Maybe so. Keep in mind, mathematics is not considered an acceptable background for admission to the patent bar. This is because abstract laws are not patentab

Maybe so. Keep in mind, mathematics is not considered an acceptable background for admission to the patent bar. This is because abstract laws are not patentable. Admission to the patent bar is largely based on studying physical or biological sciences, not math. This becomes a problem, though, when math essentially does become patentable, because it means we've barred people with the best background to review these patents from the profession that reviews them. All in all, I think eliminating software patents is something that should be seriously considered. Maybe just use copyright? It's not an easy question, so I don't mean to be glib here. But eliminating them should at least be considered as one viable option. The current situation is really bad.