On 20 Mar 2005, at 12:30, Joseph Kiniry wrote:
> How does this contradict my point? Even the technologies covered by
> "basic technique" patents are easily implemented in other, innovative
> ways.
1) Not always.
2) The other way might not be as good.
By patenting a basic technique, the patent holder is effectively
forcing all other developers to deliberately write inferior software.
Goes against the grain somewhat, no?
Colm
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