Comment Some additional resources... (Score 1) 183
Professor Hollaar just published a paper on this topic (probably the basis for this idea). I know for a fact that this has been in the process of being considered by the IEEE for a few years now, so it's not some half-thought-out idea.
digital-law-online.info/papers/lah/mini-patent.pdf
Also, some research I did for him last summer on this topic:
www.wise-intern.org/journal04/WISE2004-JeremyTunne llFinalPaper.pdf
While I don't always agree with Professor Hollaar on every issue, I think this idea deserves some serious consideration. There are many countries out there (australia, japan, etc) who have successfully implemented it.
digital-law-online.info/papers/lah/mini-patent.pd
Also, some research I did for him last summer on this topic:
www.wise-intern.org/journal04/WISE2004-JeremyTunn
While I don't always agree with Professor Hollaar on every issue, I think this idea deserves some serious consideration. There are many countries out there (australia, japan, etc) who have successfully implemented it.
