Re: Alternative to Invention Patents

From: Robert J. Kolker (robert_kolker_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 06/18/04 

Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 18:32:52 GMT

Rue The Day wrote:
> In many ways, I find a system where inventors keep things secret
> preferable to a system where the government enforces an artificial
> patent monopoly. That puts the burden of protecting the invention on
> the inventor rather than on the consumer and the taxpayer.

If the burden of secrecy becomes too high then there will be fewer
inventions. Why bother busting one's ass if he can be ripped off real
quick?

Bob Kolker

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