Re: [Free-sklyarov-uk] Re: [DMCA_Discuss] Re: [Patents] IT World Feature: Patently ridiculous: What's Europe to do?

[Alexandre Dulaunoy <alexandre.dulaunoy@ael.be>]

On Mon, 19 Aug 2002, PILCH Hartmut wrote:

> > > I got a hearty laugh over the
> > > totally unsubstantiated comment that software patents are destroying
> > > software R&D.
> 
> > I didn't read the article in question, but I have to agree to statement
> > that patenets destroy R&D (not only software, actually, but *any* kind of
> > R&D). Just thik about it patent. What is it? Answer is simple: it is a way
> > to limit use and distribution of technical idea. Now, tell me please, how
> > limiting distribution and use of ideas can improve research...
> 
> By creating revenue streams that help finance research laboratories.
> 

        But majority of fundamental (and some development research) has 
been funded by public funding (from EC to local Research Agency). The 
revenue streams created by patents is really small (do we have some 
survey about  that ?) because patents as used for cross-licensing other 
technologies within big companies instead of generating direct revenue 
streams.

        Research project funded by public and after patented is not for 
the general interest of the public... 

        I think the discussion is not so easy on the case ;-)

        my .2 EUR

        adulau 

  

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