Patrick, you should read this entire thread from the beginning. Many have already outlined problems with the idea/implementation. And while you're at it, you should look at the patent granted for an "Anti-Eating Mouth Cage" and other assorted absurdities: http://totallyabsurd.com/antieatingmouthcage.htm For a more serious critique of the fundamental assumptions underlying patents, this libertarian lawyer has an interesting article: http://mises.org/daily/4018, and an outline of the costs associated with patents (since most people mostly just talk about the benefits of the patent system): http://mises.org/article.aspx?Id=1763 It is a complex issue: it isn't as simple as business-as-usual or kill-the-system. Any IP lawyers, or knowledgeable players, on the list? What is the Kenyan patent system like? Saidi On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 6:12 PM, Patrick Karanja <wabethi@gmail.com> wrote:
Denis It is not about stifling inovation but acknowledging the other party's effort by paying royalties.
Me thinks
On Jan 26, 2010 12:30 AM, "Dennis Kioko" <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
And now for a recap of recent headlines from the Tech Industry
- Nokia sues Apple for Patent Infringement - Apple sues Nokia for patent infringement - Nokia sues Apple again for patent Infringement - Apple sues Nokia again for patent infringement - Kodak sues Blackberry for patent Infringement - Motorola sues Blackberry for patent infringement
....
Software patents have become the greatest tools to stifle innovation. Basically any new smart-phone developed in the Us will have infringed on several patents by the time you launch it, This will now be coming soon to computers
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