[ILUG-BOM] Software Patents in India

jtd jtd at mtnl.net.in
Wed Aug 6 17:22:20 IST 2008


On Wednesday 06 Aug 2008 15:03, Saurabh Nanda wrote:
> JTD,
>
> I'm extremely sorry, but I still don't fully understand your
> argument. I understand that you're against the clauses given in
> section 4.11.6 ([...]The claim orienting towards a "process/method"
> should contain a hardware or machine limitation.[...]), but your
> point does not "jump out" from what you've written.
>
> You should probably try a different approach in articulating
> yourself.

The definition of general purpose and special purpose hardware is very 
blury. Arguments can be turned around to bolster the need for 
software patents, if not formulated carefully.

>
> Anyways, are you coming to Antop Hill for the stakeholder meeting
> tomorrow?
>
> Saurabh.
> --
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-- 
Rgds
JTD


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