* patents only 20 years long, no extensions
* living things not patentable
* software not patentable
* images not patentable
* Patent expires if patent holder does not commercialize the patent within 3 years and if no "device" using patent exists, i.e. taken off market
* patent expires in 10 years if sold
Well, the whole concept of royality for entertainers is right up there too -- only enriches the publishers not the entertainers themselves -- the idea of being paid multiple times for each performance is outlandish: a doctor should get paid for his "performance" of birthing a person every person's birthday?
The award from the troll(patent and copyright suits) ought to be what the troll was trying to scam out of the plainiff (with interest from the filing of the suit thru the award). Jail time for CEO and COB until payment is made.
... just have to get the libraries out of the loop and people will have to buy our overpriced books. Let's raise the library price to something obscene and our bonus will be immense!
Why, oh why, can't we get these "deals" to be 2 way: if it is n strikes and out for users, it should be n strikes (invalid or in erro) and no more accusations for accusers.
How many gagzillion invalid accusations has MPAA and RIAA make and yet they can still grind 'em out?
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Re: The explanation is simple
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NSA could be helpful ...
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Time for real reform
* living things not patentable
* software not patentable
* images not patentable
* Patent expires if patent holder does not commercialize the patent within 3 years and if no "device" using patent exists, i.e. taken off market
* patent expires in 10 years if sold
On the post: The Internet Is For Baseless Legal Threats: Popehat, Greenfield And Volokh Triple-Streisand Edition!
Rest of the partners ...
On the post: RIAA Still Can't Figure Out How To Use Google's DMCA Tools, Blames Google
RIAA (and other's) takedown notices
1) No automatic tools can be used to issue take down notices.
2) 3 invalid take down notices and no further take down notices can be issued AT ALL.
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CNET and CBS
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NHL
On the post: If TekSavvy Won't Oppose Copyright Trolls Who Want Customer Info, Who Will?
Copyright the worst idea?
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it is not the GUN ...
An unload gun is only a club, unless it has a bayonet then it is a knife or spear.
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hold the offenders personally libel
On the post: Amazon Wipes Customer's Account, Locks All Ebooks, Says 'Find A New Retailer' When She Asks Why
... and you trust the "cloud"
On the post: Twitter Makes The Case That Trolls Should Have To Pay Legal Fees For Bogus Lawsuits
Punish the trolls heavily
On the post: Judge Calls Copyright Troll's Bluff
... where's the sincerity of the accuser?
On the post: Why It Could Make Sense To Get Rid Of Patents Entirely, Even If They Work In A Few Cases
Down with Patents
(use Trade Secrets instead which means you have to actually make something using the patent= no Trolls, I think. If not, no Trad secrets either)
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we can do it ...
On the post: Organization Overseeing Six Strikes Agreement Between Labels And ISPs Includes Advisory Board To Try To Keep Tech Folks Happy
Should work both ways
How many gagzillion invalid accusations has MPAA and RIAA make and yet they can still grind 'em out?
On the post: EFF Argues That Automated Bogus DMCA Takedowns Violate The Law And Are Subject To Sanctions
Re: A suitable remedy
On the post: UPDATED: The True Damage Of An Illegitimate DMCA Takedown Goes Much Further Than Simple 'Inconvenience'
... comes around
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as Mark Twain [maybe] said:
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