Government says "no" to US software patent model; Minister meets patent critics to clarify proposals.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-14 December 2004-PATENT OFFICE: Government says "no" to US software patent model; Minister meets patent critics to clarify proposals(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12142004 Minister for Science & Innovation, Lord Sainsbury, today outlined the Government's firm commitment to a patent system which fosters and supports innovation in all areas of technology, including inventions which rely on software.

The proposed European Directive on the patentability of computer-implemented inventions will not adversely impact on the software market, particularly in relation to Open Source, but will instead help support a strong and vibrant technology based industry. Critics of the proposed Directive, who have been engaged in a letter writing...