[Wolves] Software patents, and a way to get your voice heard

[Shane M. Coughlan]

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As you may or may not know, the European Union is reconsidering patent
law once again.  This is a very serious matter, as there is a distinct
possibility that software patents could be introduced in Europe.  We
might even see the US software patent validity extend to our nations.

The European Union has launched a consultation process regarding this
matter.  This is where you can really get your voice heard.  The
deadline was originally March 31st, but has now been extended to April 12th:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/internal_market/indprop/patent/consultation_en.htm

This is probably in no small part thanks to FSFE's associate
organisation FFII, who also have a website with useful info about this
consultation:
http://consultation.ffii.org/

If anyone is stuck for time, they could endorse FSFE's response, and if
they have time, they could add comments or examples of there own.

A html copy of FSFE's response is now at:
http://fsfeurope.org/projects/swpat/fsfe-patstrat-response.en.html

Please *do* send a comment if you can, or (even better!) endorse the
FSFE position on the matter.

Regards

Shane

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