[paulgb]

I agree that a better patent system is the solution, but as a Canadian company, Desire2Learn isn't in much of a position to fix the US patent system.

> After all, if Blackboard didn't get the patent first, some other company would, and Blackboard would be the one infringing.

Owning the patent is one forgiveable - If I were them I would want the patent too for self-defence. What is indefensible is aggressive litigating over that patent to scare competitors.