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It's not only that it might be cheaper, it's because it takes out the uncertainty that would be involved in trying to defeat a patent. You have no idea how long
by lnguyen 15y ago
It's not only that it might be cheaper, it's because it takes out the uncertainty that would be involved in trying to defeat a patent. You have no idea how long the fight will take to wind it's way through the courts or even if you'll ultimately get a ruling in your favor.
- bwarp 15y agoWhich is why the legal system is an utter failure. Patent trolls play the probability game which usually results in a net gain because the legal system is failing. I would say that there should be laws against this but that will result in another loophole or way of making money. Perhaps I'm a socialist wierdo, but I'd favour scrapping the entire patent process for something which rewards positive contributions to society as a whole rather than who can screw who first. People should be creating things that improve the human condition, not enslave it.