> the cost of signing the contracts with a million little players would be too dificult. Isn't it entirely up to the patent holder how the licensing process w

> the cost of signing the contracts with a million little players would be too dificult. Isn't it entirely up to the patent holder how the licensing process works? You could make it as simple (and cheap) as buying software online. So what if some people wouldn't pay? As long as most do, you're fine.