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EU Software Patent Argument to Reopen?

Posted by Zonk on from the more-debate-is-good-for-the-soul dept.

pryonic writes "The Register is reporting that the EU software debate may be reopened by the Internal Markets Commissioner Charlie McCreevy. He has unveiled a public consultation on 'future action in patent policy to create an EU-wide patent system can take account of stakeholders needs.'" More from the article: "Both individuals and businesses are invited to contribute to the consultation which will run until 31 March. In launching the initiative McCreevy said that the European Commission wants to make the single market for patents 'a reality.' He urged individuals and businesses to give their views on how that could be achieved." Groklaw has commentary on this development as well.

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  1. You must STOP it now, we couldn't in the US by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    You MUST STOP SOFTWARE PATENTS NOW. We could not in the US and look at the mess we are in.... Do whatever it takes to talk with your representatives, MPs, etc. Get a good, solid dialog going and put this to bed.

  2. Stakeholders need? by spyfrog · · Score: 5, Insightful

    "create an EU-wide patent system can take account of stakeholders needs."

    Why do I have a strong suspicion that the biggest stakeholder, the public, won't matter when it comes to decision?

  3. Re:To McCreevy by arivanov · · Score: 5, Insightful

    No. EC is built according to the french civil service model: "We know better and we are not accountable to anyone".

    IIRC, For the time being there is no procedure to impeach or remove one specific commissioner via any of the elected bodies.

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