[aleph_minus_one]

> What you’re describing is monstrously expensive

I would actually consider this to be an desirable side effect: if you want governments to enforce your monopoly using their state authority, you better pay for this really well. :-)

[leereeves]

So you'd prefer there be no protection for inventors who aren't already wealthy?

[aleph_minus_one]

I prefer for inventors not having to deal with the minefield of loads of existing patents.