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The basic problem is one of power. A large corporate entity can muster greater legal resources than a small startup to defend patents, even those that will neve
by sdurkin 17y ago
The basic problem is one of power. A large corporate entity can muster greater legal resources than a small startup to defend patents, even those that will never be developed into products.
Perhaps a firmer "use it or lose it" deadline could shift the balance of power, and streamline the process of patent challenges.
- jam 17y agoBigger companies can also "use it" easier than small companies. It would make patent sqatting more expensive, but probably not prohibitively so.