Summary of the latest developments and analyses involving software patents

A roundup of many software patents-related developments, including the way they affect Free software

A roundup summarising important developments pertaining to software patents. A LOT has happened since the last post regarding software patents. Here are some reports and developments to be aware of.

A defender of (sometimes lobbyist for) software patents gets itself in trouble after Microsoft settles; company that sues

Rambus antitrust comes to the Supreme Court; Bilski strikes again; isolated hardware patents news; trolls attack

On 23rd August, 2008, a group of Bangaloreans is to gather outside Town Hall to protest software Patents under the aegis of Free Software Users Group, Bangalore at 5.30 PM.

Scientists are repressed further by lawyers, so there are new calls to fight back and restore freedom of thought

A quick look at stories that may impact Free software at a lesser technical level

« Richard Stallman will explain how software patents obstruct software development. Software patents are patents that cover software ideas. They restrict the development of software, so that every design decision brings a risk of getting sued. Patents in other fields restrict factories, but software patents restrict every computer user. Economic research shows that they even retard progress...»