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I get why it doesn't immediately need a prototype (I feel like there's a pretty obvious situation where someone has an idea and needs funding but wouldn't get f
by tdb7893 2y ago
I get why it doesn't immediately need a prototype (I feel like there's a pretty obvious situation where someone has an idea and needs funding but wouldn't get funding without a patent). I don't get what the benefit is of never requiring one
- throwaway48476 2y agoPeople with ideas should be allowed to obstruct others that also have ideas but also the means to implement them. The world is improved by new inventions, not new theoretical inventions. The intent of the patent system is increase commerce and benefit the public.
- MrDrMcCoy 2y agoThe world is improved both by new inventions and theoretical inventions. Patents were intended to be a way to ensure that knowledge would spread while still ensuring that inventors get paid. Unfortunately, the chosen mechanism of monopoly for that financial incentive goes against the spirit of patents. A much better mechanism would be compulsory licensing, which would do much to foster competition and fair pricing.