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		CamperBob2 on July 4, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: HTC wins swipe to unlock patent dispute against Ap... 1. I think the obviousness of an idea might change throughout time. Sounds like an excellent reason not to allow someone to own the idea for 20 years.

darkarmani on July 5, 2012 [–]

Yes, or changing it from a binary system to a continuum that maxes out at 20 years. Software patent? 5 years. New drug - 20 years. New algorithm (can't patent math of course) 10 years.

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