[Fsfe-uk] EU software patent law delayed

[Paul Mobbs]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4116231.stm

EU software patent law delayed

BBC News Online
Wednesday, 22 December, 2004


Controversial new EU rules for the patenting of computer-based inventions have 
been put on hold due to a last minute intervention from Poland.

Poland - a large and therefore crucial EU member - has requested more time to 
consider the issue, especially as it relates to the patenting of software.

Critics say the law would favour large companies over small, innovative ones.

They say it could have massive ramifications for developments such as open 
source software.

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