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The only way to use a patent “for good” is to prevent someone else from patenting it and exploiting it. If you’re serious, then release a copy-left license for
by bogwog 5y ago
The only way to use a patent “for good” is to prevent someone else from patenting it and exploiting it.
If you’re serious, then release a copy-left license for the patent (but not necessarily your implementation/product/sdk)
Otherwise, just add your commercial licensing terms to your website already so people aren’t misled into thinking they’ll be able to do anything with this idea unless they pay you.
- behnamoh 5y agoAgreed. I don’t think this deserves to be shown to HN given that most people here are strong supporters of free and open source