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| Authored by: PJ on Tuesday, June 12 2012 @ 11:44 AM EDT |
Because if it's "Solutions to the Software Patent Problem", they
specifically will not allow that solution to be
discussed:
Rather
than debating the merits of software patents, the conference will start with the
premise that software patents are in need of reform. Presenters will be asked to
select an aspect of software (including internet and related high-tech) patents
that they believe needs attention, present a proposed fix (which could be
legislative, administrative, judicial, or market-based), and explain why it
would help. Key stakeholders will be at the event to evaluate the proposals for
their content, feasibility, and impact.
Key stakeholders meaning
companies that won't ever consider getting rid of software patents. The public
is a key stakeholder too. People here do the work
that is being discussed, but
they won't be there, and if they were, they wouldn't be allowed to speak about
the solution that they think is the only solution.
See the problem? Money
frames the discussion, and while I have nothing against money, the public
interest isn't represented by money, yet it should be there.[ Reply to This | Parent | # ]
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