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A coalition against software patents.
3 points by Vitaly on March 14, 2012 | hide | past | favorite
I think its time that the internet as a whole weaponized agains the patent trolls.

We need a coalition of companies against software patents, where upon joining you declare never to pursue a software patent suit offensively, and pledge to donate all the relevant patents to any other member for defensive purposes.

I might not stop "pure trolls" that do absolutely nothing but sue others, but it would definitely stop companies like Yahoo that use their patent chest as a last stand during the downfall.




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