On Friday 14 May 2004 14:27, kevin lyda wrote:
> i can also patent paper, pens, book binding, desks, chairs and lamps.
> can i therefore patent legal defenses?
Slightly OT, but I've always thought the nearest parallel to computer programs
is mathematical proofs.
There has been some discussion if it is possible to patent a proof
(or a theorem)
but I don't think anyone has actually done it.
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