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1. Comment - USPTO to Review Microsoft FAT Patent

   (Jun 13, 2004 - 6:32 PM)

   I don't believe in software patents. I believe this because the majority of software patents aren't software patents they are idea patents. For example someone patented the idea of an online auction and ebay had to pay millions to stay in business. Is that a patentable? no, all they did was patent the idea of a business!!! That is complete absurd! All you have to do is think of an everyday thing and add "with a computer" on the end and there you go! Is it fair for someone to patent the way in which you keep your files organized in a filing cabinet and then go after business which use your filing system? Why should it be any different on a computer? I believe you should be able to patent the code for it, and keep it protected and license it, but the idea and the way you do it should not be patentable. Its like patenting the idea of a air conditioner. You can't, but you can patent the specific way in which it works and if people figure out how it works and makes a new one that uses the same ideas but different parts is completely legal and legit! In conclusion, software patents are stupid the vast majority are idea patents and should be revoked!