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.
History
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
Repository Status
Restricted
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