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The Evitability of Software Patents

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posted on 2023-05-21, 19:55 authored by Holmes, WN
Hobbling software with a medieval artifact like the patent may stifle innovation. As a direct result, the moneyed few get the most benefit at the expense of others. However, good arguments can be made for avoiding software patents, and for other more practical and just forms of monopoly for software.

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Publication title

IEEE Computer

Volume

33

Pagination

30 - 34

ISSN

0018-9162

Department/School

School of Information and Communication Technology

Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Place of publication

USA

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  • Restricted

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