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A Look at the US Patent System

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the under-the-microscope dept.

cheesedog writes "The LA Times published an interesting editorial on the current state of our patent system. From the article: 'on many levels, the U.S. patent system is profoundly flawed. Too many patents are issued for 'innovations' that are obvious, vague or already in wide use.' Online reaction has been mixed, with PatentHawk striking out in defense of the patent system, and Right to Create providing some support for the LA Times editorial."

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  1. Obligatory by u2boy_nl · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The United States form a large country in Northern America with a population of around 295 million. Internet penetration is around 68% and software piracy rate is rampant.

  2. I looked at it already by Bodhammer · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    It's called Goatse.cx or tubgirl - I won't post the originals but you can see a mock-up here: Goatse Mockup (Work Friendly)

    The asshats in the USPO are either terminally or criminally stupid - the difference is irrelevant.

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    "I say we take off, nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."