[ethin]

I mean my idea isn't the only one in that solution space. My reasoning was to ensure that the government actually reviewed the patent and ensured it was valid instead of rubber stamping it. Or, even better, the filer of the patent application would do that. Although the best is probably to make software unpatentable anyway.

[zamadatix]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind getting rid of software patents. Or, at least, making the patent reviews more rigorous before assignment.