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I would much rather that a patent not be granted until a product exists. If someone else beats you to market, to bad so sad for you. Patents exist to encourag
by demallien 15y ago
I would much rather that a patent not be granted until a product exists. If someone else beats you to market, to bad so sad for you. Patents exist to encourage innovation, and I don't see how that goal is furthered by letting someone sit on an idea without using it to the detriment of someone that is actually ready to do something with the idea right now.
- tintin 15y agoWell maybe you give the answer yourself. "Patents exist to encourage innovation" Sometimes innovation is costing a lot of money and time (research and development). When you can make sure you can protect the outcome you are more likely to keep on innovating.