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Add the blind test to avoid bias

Dan, thanks for digging into this story and getting the details. The patent system needs help...and this open comment process could help a lot.

It would be really great if the patent application could be reviewed while keeping the applicants name secret. This would help avoid biased comments and political battles. Wouldn't it be a hoot if employees of the applicant company unknowingly argued against the validity of their own patent application? All because they didn't know the identity of the applicant. That would certainly keep some objectivity in the process. It probably isn't a workable idea, but it would be interesting.

I wrote a blog on the patent issues today, and linked to your blog. For more details see http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing/2007/03/us_patent_offic.html

Posted by: DonDodge   Posted on: 03/05/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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