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(A) is my ideal scenario, but (B) might be to shorten patent terms for software. Maybe 5 years or so, instead of 20. Technology moves so fast that 20 years is
by streptomycin 15y ago
(A) is my ideal scenario, but (B) might be to shorten patent terms for software. Maybe 5 years or so, instead of 20. Technology moves so fast that 20 years is an eternity. For instance, MP3 is old hat, but it still contains several patented technologies.
- Joeri 15y agoYou could also do (A) via (B). Gradually shorten the patent duration for software patents until you get rid of them entirely.