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for software patents they should have to disclose the sourcecode


Any patent that fails to “teach” the innovation can be challenged and will likely prevail if it’s an egregious gap. That’s the public benefit part, in writing.


that's the idea, but challenging a patent in court is extremely expensive and not at all a slam dunk even for garbage patents




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