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Yes. Thoroughly debated here already.
The way forward is to recognize this is a global problem
and to create a system that is irrefutable, simple, and cheap.
It's a good job for the SemWeb: enabling patent examination.
If it is to be the top priority of the W3C, do something
really useful with it.
If you want to get the lawyers out of a legal process, starve them
out. Fires won't do it because they breathe and exhale smoke as a
byproduct of their roles.
len
From: 'Alan Gutierrez' [mailto:alan-xml-dev@engrm.com]
These are good points Len, but it doesn't address the fact that
litigation is expensive, and you need to pay to have your day in
court. You might have a solid case, but with no funding, you'll
not be able to argue it.
Even the most frivolous patents are a liability, if the preditor
knows your the size of your purse.
> Some are overfocused on the USPTO because it makes them
> feel good and because you believe it unassailable so
> we/they/you are relieved of action. The best course is one
> that protects both innovation and community globally by
> formalizing the processes and reducing the costs.
Amen.
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