:AP/Boston Herald: EU Governments OK Software Patent Bill
AP/Boston Herald: EU Governments OK Software Patent Bill Mar 7, 2005, 15 :15 UTC (7 Talkback[s]) (5466 reads)
"European Union governments gave their support Monday to a much-delayed bill backed by big high-tech companies aiming to promote software innovation.
"EU research and industry ministers approved the draft legislation, but the fate of the proposal remains uncertain after the European Parliament already threw out the bill..."