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I especially find ridiculous the fact that the government itself can "patent" a technology - in its own country.

• tomohawk 12y ago
  If the government were to release the tech into the public domain, then they would be charged for the use of the technology. This has happened in the past when contractors charged the government for a system that was based on government developed technology that the government failed to patent. If they patent it, they can recoup some revenue, but they can also ensure that any products based on it can be used for free or much more cheaply by the government.
  • zachrose 12y ago
    > If the government were to release the tech into the public domain, then they would be charged for the use of the technology. Can you explain this part? I don't understand why anyone would have to pay for public domain technology.