[thelist] Ethical issues concerning re-use (and heavy modification) of images
Amy Clements
amy.clements at legalservices.gov.uk
Thu May 9 10:48:01 CDT 2002
Martin said:
>The patent system worked when it operated as designed.
>However, as
>1) Patent authorities don't take account of prior art
(*cough* 1 click)
>2) Patents are granted for discoveries, not just inventions
("cough* genes (existing ones, not altered ones))
>I'm not sure you can conclude that it doesn't have some major
>issues.
For a really wonderful example of the patent system at use, see http://news.com.com/2100-1023-885552.html?tag=cd_mh
To quote from the article:
"A 7-year-old Minnesota boy has patented a method for swinging side to side, meaning he could conceivably take playmates to court if they try his new trick without permission. "
Great system, eh?
Amy.
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