Totally agree with the last sentence - it is far better to dilute the power of patents than to legislate against practices that arise from the opportunities provided by patents. The latter is never conclusive and only encourages the pursuit of exploitation of other opportunities.
Once people realize the benefit of sharing and keeping things open it becomes almost second nature. However people respond and react to leadership styles and culture, and if those entrusted with leadership don't participate and encourage sharing the old habits of keeping things to oneself tend to be re-established.
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Totally agree with the last sentence - it is far better to dilute the power of patents than to legislate against practices that arise from the opportunities provided by patents. The latter is never conclusive and only encourages the pursuit of exploitation of other opportunities.
Once people realize the benefit of sharing and keeping things open it becomes almost second nature. However people respond and react to leadership styles and culture, and if those entrusted with leadership don't participate and encourage sharing the old habits of keeping things to oneself tend to be re-established.