> I think its too easy to get a patent I'd modify that to say it's too easy for a large corporation to get a patent. I've heard quite a few acquaintances who w

> I think its too easy to get a patent I'd modify that to say it's too easy for a large corporation to get a patent. I've heard quite a few acquaintances who work for large companies mention offhand that they just were awarded a patent for something or other. Meanwhile, at my tiny company, we have I think one patent and another that got hung up with the examiner due to completely unrelated things. I think we finally stopped protesting it. Patents are pay to play.