You can argue that a software application is simply Math, but what prevents us from extending this to the logical conclusion that any physical item can be resolved down to a series of complex mathematical equations? If you make this argument, you may as well just stop patenting anything. What makes the machine any different from the software?
I think that people should have the right to protect their creations software or otherwise via patent law.
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You can argue that a software application is simply Math, but what prevents us from extending this to the logical conclusion that any physical item can be resolved down to a series of complex mathematical equations? If you make this argument, you may as well just stop patenting anything. What makes the machine any different from the software?
I think that people should have the right to protect their creations software or otherwise via patent law.