[ILUG] Re: ILUG sends s/w patents briefing document to Irish MEPs

[Colm Buckley]

On 20 Mar 2005, at 12:30, Joseph Kiniry wrote:

> How does this contradict my point?  Even the technologies covered by 
> "basic technique" patents are easily implemented in other, innovative 
> ways.

1) Not always.
2) The other way might not be as good.

By patenting a basic technique, the patent holder is effectively 
forcing all other developers to deliberately write inferior software.  
Goes against the grain somewhat, no?

	Colm

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