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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. Re:Nice to see by penguinoid · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Patenting is really a boring issue unless your directly involved with its consequences but im happy the issue is starting to come up in mainstream media.

    Like if you use any technology whatsoever?

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