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I know a lot of people are against software patents, but I believe they're appropriate when you've developed something of significant complexity that would be difficult for someone else to make, and the success of your business depends on you being able to sell products using it.

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@EricLengyel If software patents applied for a much shorter time (say 3-5 years), I'd be right there with you.

@EricLengyel If software patents applied for a much shorter time (say 3-5 years), I'd be right there with you.

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description@EricLengyel If software patents applied for a much shorter time (say 3-5 years), I'd be right there with you.

Dec 29, 20171 min read

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  • URL: https://x.com/basisspace/status/946621576996298752
  • Author: John McDonald (@basisspace)
  • Posted: 2017-12-29 05:59:05

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If software patents applied for a much shorter time (say 3-5 years), I’d be right there with you. As it is, they are broken and cause massively more harm than good.

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