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Taking out patents is like FOSS, though, in that the effect is that, once the patent is gone, anyone can work in that area without worrying about infringing tha
by fiddlerwoaroof 2y ago
Taking out patents is like FOSS, though, in that the effect is that, once the patent is gone, anyone can work in that area without worrying about infringing that patent. So, even if the occasion might be a threat to a multi-billion dollar company, this is a case where helping such companies is well-aligned with the needs of the FOSS movement.
- shiroiushi 2y ago>once the patent is gone, anyone can work in that area without worrying about infringing that patent. I agree, and that's a great point I think the patent examiner person was missing. These patents are a hazard for everyone, big or small.