Some rhetorical sequencing I recommend:
Congrats The EPO's case law regarding software patents in Europe is finally being clearly seen as wrong. The real nature of the Council's Directive has now been revealed and is now much better understood. Patents on software in a device are patents on software. Even complex, breakthrough logical algorithms are no different from mathematical calculations. Abstractions are general rules by nature, freely available for all to use. Patents on software don't "protect" anything; they're just an impediment to innovation. Don't let the Council make software patents legal.
Seth
Malcolm Tyrrell wrote:
After the cabinet reshuffle, Mary Harney has moved to health. Michéal Martin is now the Minister for Enterprise, Trade, & Employment. I assume that he will represent the Irish position when the Council next meets to discuss the software patent's issue. Is this correct?
Assuming I'm correct, we should write a new letter and send it to him.
Issues for this letter:
- Congratulations on / welcome to your new job
- Summary of software patents situation (adjusted to take into account "translations" delay)
- When the Council meets to discuss this issue again, please revert to Parliament's position.
Good luck,
Malcohol.
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