EPC 52 Art vs. TRIPS

[kai.kiilamo@tietokiila.fi]

Hello,

To the readers of this mailing list, the 'clash' between TRIPS and EPC 52 
Art. on what can be patented, particularly with respect to software, is 
probably well known.

I would like to familiarize myself with the arguments from commentators with 
different viewpoints: in other words, I would like to read arguments BOTH 
from people who argue that TRIPS requires software patentability - various 
degrees here, obviously - AND from people who argue that no such obligation 
exists.

My interest is not to solve the problem of software patents. Rather, at this 
point I'd just like to compile a collection of the arguments 'for' and 
'against' with the focus on the interplay of TRIPS and EPC.

It's very easy to find excellent articles on the 'against' side but 
considerably more difficult to find articles on the 'for' side. Could someone 
help me out here?

Many thanks for any help,
Kai