Instead of rolling the clock back to the 1800’s, let’s roll it back even further to the 1600’s. That’s when world class experts, such as Galileo, were brought into the patent examination process. They had no problem knocking down dubious inventions.

When you combine the concept of outside experts with the power of internet enabled social networking technology, you get an incredibly powerful patent examination process. One that can stand up to the challenges of software and business methods.

Dubious inventions won’t stand a chance.

Valid ones will be respected.

Everyone will benefit.

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If they affirm Bilski it won’t be such a bad thing, since it seems most things are still patentable under Bilski anyway, as long as claimed properly (obviously I am someone who is pro-patent). Bilksi hasn’t changed my practice much. If they revese Bilski and allow Bilski’s patent (extremely unlikely) that would also be a good outcome (for me personally, but I know some people would dread this). But I fear they may institute a brand new 101 test which could throw out even more patents than the CAFC Bilski decision did. They were so clueless in KSR that I am fearing the worst about how they will screw this one up also.

Any ideas when the decision will actually come out?

-Gene

Even though we are hoping for different outcomes, I look forward to reading your coverage, and wish you a safe trip.