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0 pointsfsckboy1y ago0 comments

for software patents they should have to disclose the sourcecode

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Any patent that fails to “teach” the innovation can be challenged and will likely prevail if it’s an egregious gap. That’s the public benefit part, in writing.

fsckboyOP1y ago

that's the idea, but challenging a patent in court is extremely expensive and not at all a slam dunk even for garbage patents

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0 pointsfsckboy1y ago0 comments

for software patents they should have to disclose the sourcecode

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mlhpdx1y ago

Any patent that fails to “teach” the innovation can be challenged and will likely prevail if it’s an egregious gap. That’s the public benefit part, in writing.

fsckboyOP1y ago

that's the idea, but challenging a patent in court is extremely expensive and not at all a slam dunk even for garbage patents

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