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Creating A Global Patent System
prostoalex writes "May issue of MIT Technology Review discussed the implications of a globalized patent system. For small inventors, it argues, the cost of globalizing the rights for their invention are just unbearable. For example, in Europe it costs about $7,000 per country to file a patent application. As an article bonus, some people might like to take a look at the list of the largest patent holders per industry in PDF format."
Whatever country doesn't agree to global patent law must have weapons of mass destruction and will face consequences.
-Look lively. LOOK LIVELY!!! --Mr. Shmallow
How long before someone tries to patent the Global Patent System?
-- Kircle
In the Bushian America, GWB undermines your economy.