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EU & US Patent "Syncing"

Posted by Hemos on from the like-a-palmpilot-sync dept.

Christian Treczoks writes "Software patents are threatening Europe, too. The EC said "we want software patents to harmonize with the US", but the public - private persons and small to medium businesses - objected. So they made an "Analysis" of the replies. Effectively, 91% are against patenting software, but, as the majority of the proponents are important business figures, it's a draw. " Mmmm...corporate interests. "Fun".

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  1. Its for your own protection.. by PopeAlien · · Score: 3, Funny

    It was discovered that the PDF had a virus..

    ..Oh, and that virus was protected by international copyright law. By spreading the virus without charge, you may run into some legal problems.

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  2. Re:Time for by bfree · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well here in Ireland we will be having an election in the next year or so ... guess what the canvassers to my house will be asked about ... software patents, reverse engineering, government expenditure on proprietary software (including training), fair use and internet censorship/monitoring. I am sure not one will be able to convince me they have a clue but it will be fun to see them try!

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  3. Someone has to say it... by Winged+Cat · · Score: 3, Funny

    I've got a syncing feeling about this.