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They should start by making patent trolls illegal. Also shorten the patent expiry to 5 years instead of 20. If the patent holder is actively using it, it should
by neverminder 5y ago
They should start by making patent trolls illegal. Also shorten the patent expiry to 5 years instead of 20. If the patent holder is actively using it, it should be enough time for them to recoup their R&D costs and make profit.
Of course that's never gonna happen because too many people stand to lose - too many vested interests, bought out politicians, armies of lawyers, etc.
- FemmeAndroid 5y agoI'm assuming in this 20 -> 5 transition that would be 5 years after the patent is granted rather than the current 20 years after filing? Part of the issue is that a patent can take 5+ years form filing to grant, and frequently take 3+ years.