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It's a bit naive to try to judge patents in terms of some dichotomy between good patents and bad patents. In principle, patents aren't really good or evil. Th
by j_baker 15y ago
It's a bit naive to try to judge patents in terms of some dichotomy between good patents and bad patents. In principle, patents aren't really good or evil. They're just part of running a business. That said, the patent system itself can have good or evil effects on society.
- windsurfer 15y agoPatents in general are "bad" in my opinion, but they can be used for good. Just like guns may be considered "bad" in general, there are legitimate uses for them, and they can be used for good. The OP even says "used for good".