The Ballad of the Patent Troll
Last Updated on Monday, 15 March 2010 06:51
Written by dbhalling Monday, 15 March 2010 06:51 |
This videoby Alexander Poltorak takes on a number of the myths associated with patent trolls. The video explains the hypocrisy of large companies complaining about “Patent Trolls.” It also makes an interesting point that patents are not a tax on innovation but a tax on copiers (non-innovators). While I do not agree with all the points in the video, it makes a valuable contribution to the discussion about the value of patents.
DB,
Thanks for the link.
Repeating the T-word, even while criticizing it, has the psychological backfire effect of making the T-word common place and thus acceptable.
Never use the T-word in public.
By similar token, forgetting that inventor-aye-shin always starts with an inventor has the same effect as erasing the inventor’s image off of his in-(no inventor here)-vation.
Never use the in-NO-vation negativity in public.
Remember.
It’s called invention.
Or it’s called inventor-aye-shin.
Usage thereof is a no know when it comes to in_no_vation.
Stepback,
You are converting me slowly. Here is one for – never use the m-word with respect to patents. It is factually and hstorically incorrect and propogates the myth.
What is the t-word and the m-word. Can we please use English?
Troll – Monopoly
You could also answer the question or is that below you?
Hi Paul,
I am not sure what you are asking.
t-word is Troll
m-word is Monopoly
I am so sorry, I thought you called me a troll due to my question. Thanks for clearing it up and providing me with the answer.
Paul, I would never call you a Troll. I hope all is going well.