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CEC Software Patent Consultation 2000 Submissions: Edward Avis

Comments on the Study 'The Economic Impact of the Patentability of Computer Programs'. This small (4 page) paper responds to some points in the 'independent study', gives reasons why software patents are counter-productive, why they must be clearly banned, how the European Patent Office has been abusing its power and why it must be given clear instructions what to do

author:

Edward Avis

Date of Submission:

2000-11-24

files:

avis.pdf and local copy

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