> The problem is the concept of software patents in general, not the various ways of "enforcing" them.
Absolutely not. The concept of patents, as applied to software or anything else, is a valuable aid to innovation. The implementation of that concept is what is flawed.
What has made it a thorn in the side of the software industry in the abuse of companies big & small, legitimate (Amazon's single click checkout) or illegitimate (Lodsys). Without abuse of the system, it's a great thing. Problem is we don't live in a perfect world and there is such a massive gray area, which makes it a very difficult problem to solve.
> They patented something....
False. They established a shell company in TX and bought 4 patents off the biggest patent troll company out there with the sole intent of suing whoever they could.
Absolutely not. The concept of patents, as applied to software or anything else, is a valuable aid to innovation. The implementation of that concept is what is flawed.
What has made it a thorn in the side of the software industry in the abuse of companies big & small, legitimate (Amazon's single click checkout) or illegitimate (Lodsys). Without abuse of the system, it's a great thing. Problem is we don't live in a perfect world and there is such a massive gray area, which makes it a very difficult problem to solve.
> They patented something....
False. They established a shell company in TX and bought 4 patents off the biggest patent troll company out there with the sole intent of suing whoever they could.