Patent Absurdity (2010)
How software patents broke the system
Patent Absurdity explores the case of software patents and the history of judicial activism that led to their rise, and the harm being done to software developers and the wider economy. The film is based on a series of interviews conducted during the Supreme Court's review of in re Bilski — a case that could have profound implications for the patenting of software.
Director: Luca Lucarini
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 24, 2010
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
patent
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Patent Absurdity about?
- Patent Absurdity explores the case of software patents and the history of judicial activism that led to their rise, and the harm being done to software developers and the wider economy. The film is based on a series of interviews conducted during the Supreme Court's review of in re Bilski — a case that could have profound implications for the patenting of software.
- Who directed Patent Absurdity?
- Patent Absurdity was directed by Luca Lucarini.
- How long is Patent Absurdity?
- Patent Absurdity has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Patent Absurdity?
- Patent Absurdity is a Documentary film.