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Just because the perceived use of patents shifted towards the 'gaming the system' use does not mean that they lost their original purpose.
My point about the DPL: Why would you spend money and resources on patents if you couldn't protect your inventions anymore?
Cheers, Flo
p.s.: I don't think software patents are a good idea, anyways. They hinder progress and creativity in our modern society.
For traditional businesses, I would presume, the problem is not as big but there nevertheless.
Mueller: The DPL and the 'Fair Troll' business model
Posted May 21, 2010 15:55 UTC (Fri) by Cyberax (subscriber, #52523) [Link]
To protect you from other guys with patents.
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