Comment Re:As usual, they only solve half the problem (Score 1) 218
This is the right solution, to have a website that shows all patent applications, and allows everyone to comment on it. After the 90 days the comments can be examined, to see if the patent should be granted. But this can be an ongoing process, so further prior art can be added anytime for approved patents. This way the system is more like a forum, web board for applications.
If the patent owner would want to litigate based on infringement, the prior art section would have to be re-examined, with the cost and burden on the patent owner for the process. This is fair, as the owner is who wants to use the patent system for financial gain. Introducing such changes will fix much of the current problems.
If the patent owner would want to litigate based on infringement, the prior art section would have to be re-examined, with the cost and burden on the patent owner for the process. This is fair, as the owner is who wants to use the patent system for financial gain. Introducing such changes will fix much of the current problems.
