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I just posted a link to the above paper in a comment here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7496154 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7496154 But it's
by matthewsinclair 13y ago
I just posted a link to the above paper in a comment here:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7496154 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7496154
But it's such a good article, that I think it warrants reconsideration given the "Abstract Ideas Don’t Deserve Patents" article in the New York Times (linked in that above comment thread).
This paper really changed my mind on the notion of IP. And if you've got a view on the subject, it's worth reading.
- Jach 13y agoPlease consider to upvote this as well: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7498995 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7498995 It contains a more thorough overview of the history and effects; Chapter 9 is particularly excellent for breaking down why the pharmaceutical industry should hardly be considered a "crown jewel" for IP advocates.
- aspensmonster 13y agoSeconding the suggestion to read through chapter 9.