Patent Absurdity (2010)

04/24/2010 (EN) • Documentary • 1h 30m

How software patents broke the system

Overview

Patent Absurdity explores the case of software patents and the history of judicial activism that led to their rise, and the harm being done to software developers and the wider economy. The film is based on a series of interviews conducted during the Supreme Court's review of in re Bilski — a case that could have profound implications for the patenting of software.

Patent Absurdity (2010)

04/24/2010 (EN) • 1h 30m

Documentary

How software patents broke the system

Overview

Patent Absurdity explores the case of software patents and the history of judicial activism that led to their rise, and the harm being done to software developers and the wider economy. The film is based on a series of interviews conducted during the Supreme Court's review of in re Bilski — a case that could have profound implications for the patenting of software.

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Status

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Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

patent

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