[MURG] Uploading IP (intellectual property)

[Randal A. Koene]

Hi all,

I guess I may as well chime in with my opinion. I don't know enough about
patents to make well-educated observations. As it is, I am suspicious of
patents in basic research, with one caveat: If it is possible to use a
patent to secure the open availability of research then that is
appreciated. Perhaps holding a patent in some area can secure openness if
the patent is wielded with such enlightenment, and perhaps that can remove
the danger of stifling patents being taken out by others. I really don't
know if that is a realistic possibility though. I should point out that
none of the labs I am currently working with take out patents on their
research.

Cheers,
       Randal