Alternatives to dominant digital services

January 29, 2003 · Open internet and inclusive technology | Alternatives to dominant digital services

New patent law on software threatens innovation

Current European patent law does not allow for patents on software, much to the dismay of large IT-companies like IBM, Intel and Cisco. In February 2002, The European Commission published a draft patent law directive that will be dealt with in a co-decision procedure with the European Parliament. The proposed text clearly reflects the strong […]