No software patents for europe
 

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...p_world _news

July 6 (Bloomberg) -- The European Parliament rejected a law on patents for software, ending a three-year effort by companies including Nokia Oyj and Siemens AG to counter U.S. domination of Europe's $60 billion market.

(more info see article)

bump for this very interesting news ..

"The legislation would have hindered the development of small companies and helped big businesses because they are the only ones that can afford patent lawyers and litigation costs.''

Why the hell can't the US government start thinking like this?

good news :thumbsup