Mar 2, 2016: The key part specifies that the computer programme in itself is never patentable. As the SFLC.in press release points out, this decision comes hard on the heels of strong net neutrality rules issued. This decisive action in two quite different fields suggests the government is consciously trying to place itself in the hi-tech vanguard, presumably with a view to encouraging local startups replacing some pakora-walas.
By casting off the shackles of innovation protectionist regulations India has at-least maneuvered itself into an advantageous position over Japan, Taiwan, and even China. Or these are just another set of clever PR jumlas meant to benefit the same groups of IT and media clowns funding its election machines?
One of my political beliefs is there should be a bold Govt department responsible for all Govt software, new tech R&D and app needs, and all its code and IPR should be under a socially copyleft license.. let the smart Gujju lobbyists go kiss its fatty capital base? – A Panda
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