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Patent Infringement Exemption for Research?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the knowledge-for-the-sake-of-knowledge dept.

cheesedog writes "It has been said that 1/5th of all scientific research projects in the U.S. are currently being stifled by patent claims. Well, it looks like the Senate has taken notice, with a recent proposal that has made it into the PACE Education and Research Act that could extend an exemption from patent litigation for scientific research. The Act also proposes treating specialized industries (such as software and business methods) differently than traditional patent areas."

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  1. This makes sense...It'll never pass... by RecycledElectrons · · Score: 2, Funny

    This makes sense...It'll never pass...

    Andy Out!

  2. Re:and...? by Phisbut · · Score: 3, Funny
    The most common reason respondents reported having to change or abandon their research project was that the acquisition of the necessary technologies involved overly complex licensing negotiations.

    <sarcasm>
    But... but... but...
    I thought patents were supposed to *encourage* research and innovation, not *interfere* with it... Now I'm all confused...
    </sarcasm>

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