Re: O'Reilly DevCenter: Perspective on Software Patents in Europe

Re all,

Seth Johnson wrote:
> The right line is that the title is designed to convey an idea
> that hides its contradictory actual purpose.  Some may choose to
> simply call it the "software patent directive."  Some may choose
> to keep on the task of showing the deceptions in the way the
> Directive is presented.  Just as there are defects in the
> uncritical use of the term "CII," simply requiring that it be
> called the "software patent directive" also has its defects and
> is just too simple.

When addressing the general public as well
as the press, it is important to have them
grasp the global picture in a one-line pitch.
In this respect, talking about the "software patent
directive" is much more efficient. BTW, even
the opposite side is now acknowledging that
the directive allows to patent pure software.



                           f.p.