 | Just Say No To Patented Genes· Krehbiel Commentary · · Thursday, May 14, 2009, 8:35 AM · 155 words The ACLU is often criticized (rightly, in some cases) for going overboard with their lawsuits, but this is one case where I fully support them: ACLU: Human Gene Patents Infringe Speech. |
| Another Embarassment For The U.S. Patent Office [updated] · Krehbiel Tech · · Monday, Mar 19, 2007, 10:02 AM · 143 words · I just saw this on Slashdot: Linked List Patented in 2006. It prompted me to write this knee-jerk reaction: Oh my god! It's widely known that the U.S. patent office is completely retarded when it comes to giving out software patents, but this is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. What the hell could possibly possess them to grant a patent to someone for a process that millions of programmers have been using every day for decades?!? This is the most embarassing abuse of the patent system ever. Reform now before someone patents the if/then statement! |
| This Week In The News [updated]· · Thursday, Sep 1, 2005, 7:14 PM · 200 words If you've turned on a television lately, you've probably seen that the Superdome in New Orleans has turned into Thunderdome. But you may have missed these other important news items from this week: |
