That's exactly how it should be. Intellectual "Property" is only property so long as it's kept secret. Once the secret is out it's just information. IMHO Pat

That's exactly how it should be. Intellectual "Property" is only property so long as it's kept secret. Once the secret is out it's just information. IMHO Patents are unethical. Patents for IP are an atrocity and Software Patents are a crime against humanity.