what is the opinion here on the NTP/RIM problem ?

[Peter]

On Mon, 23 Jan 2006, Kihara Muriithi wrote:

>   Personally, I don't think its a bad idea that RIM got in trouble.
> Patents law are mainly supported by huge corporations and RIM is a
> good example of such a company. They hold some patents and likely
> lobby for patent friendly policy and I therefore don't feel pity for
> them.
>   I think if large corporations keep getting really screwed by the IP
> crap, they may think twice about such lobbies. I think that is the
> only way we can have changes

Hmm, good answer. I had not thought of that. Statistics show that the small 
inventors and companies lead in patent applications, but that they have a hard 
time making money out of them. That sort of throws a wrench into the works 
imho.

Peter
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