Wow, I didn't know Canada didn't allow software to be patented.
I didn't either, 'til I looked it up. I was going to lump Canada and US together as "North America allows software patents."
The more interesting thing is that this was ruled on
way back in 1978.
However, that's all moot since the USPTO does and anyone doing international trade would more than likely want to be able to sell into the US.
Yeah. And it's a stupidly big stick.
But at least open source software is safe. For the moment. Assuming it's developed (and hosted) outside the US. And comes with the appropriate disclaimers about the user being required to ensure the legality of it's use in whatever country you're in. Or something like that.
I'm with you. Down with software patents.
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