“We today face the risk of software patents being approved in
the EU because not enough parliamentary members will be showing up
to vote. Due to this it is important for those of us who oppose
software patents to make sure EU parliament members see the damage
software patents cause, so they realize it is important to be there
to vote providing the needed absolute majority. But sending out a
clear message is also important for the process of patent reform in
the US and other places who have fallen into the trap of
introducing them…”
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