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

At Thu, 17 Mar 2005 03:31:11 +0100,
Francois PELLEGRINI wrote:
> 
> 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.

Actually, in the Netherlands we have always talked about "software
patents" and never about CII. The result is that everybody talks about
"software patents", even all the politicians and the minister. I only
see the term "CII" when they are using the official name of the
directive.

Jeroen Dekkers