Dutch MPs Demand Obviousness Criteria in European Patent Law

lvd writes "In a fine display of common sense and knowledgability, dutch MP Rik Hindriks demands that first sharp and effectual obviousness and novelty criteria be put in the european patent law, and only then the current ban on software patents could be lifted. A summary is available of the hearing on patents between the Dutch parliament, the dutch IT branche organisation, and the Dutch open source society where this was concluded. A statement of Hindriks (in dutch) can be found there as well."