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[Fsfe-uk] EU software patent law delayed
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Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:09:38 +0000 |
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4116231.stm
EU software patent law delayed
BBC News Online
Wednesday, 22 December, 2004
Controversial new EU rules for the patenting of computer-based inventions have
been put on hold due to a last minute intervention from Poland.
Poland - a large and therefore crucial EU member - has requested more time to
consider the issue, especially as it relates to the patenting of software.
Critics say the law would favour large companies over small, innovative ones.
They say it could have massive ramifications for developments such as open
source software.
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