More on WIPO, USPTO, & Open Source
The EFF has
additional information on protesting the WIPO's stance that Open and Collaborative Development Models (OCDM, which includes Open Source) have no place in their discussions of trade.
Initially, WIPO appeared to welcome OCDM as part of their discussions, but shifted positions after the US Patent and Trade Office advised against discussing OCDM. (Tellingly, the USPTO's position on the issue suggests that "patent" and "trade" -- both of which are possible under OCDM -- have less place in the USPTO than "profit".)
Posted by johndan at September 10, 2003 09:58 AM
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