While saying that the $500M is wasted money and does not get applied to innovation, it's probably not entirely accurate. Sure, a lot of the $ goes to the lawyers, and that's not contributing to innovation, but whatever amount gets to TiVo might actually be spent on R&D.
However, I definitely agree with the overall idea -- patents these days are a hindrance to innovation.
If a simple accusation is all it takes, then find the names and get busy accusing everyone who voted for this law, and all the people who lobbied for it, etc. Get them kicked off asap.
If your example of "hot news" is correct, then to continue the example, you'd wait until AP (or some other news organization) published a story about the worthy event, then sue them for infringement, and your lawyer can retire on the proceeds.
Ignorance of the law
"Ignorance of the law is no excuse!"
So now anyone can be arrested, but because the reason is classified, they'll never know why. Seems like it paves the way for a police state...
Wasted $ ?
While saying that the $500M is wasted money and does not get applied to innovation, it's probably not entirely accurate. Sure, a lot of the $ goes to the lawyers, and that's not contributing to innovation, but whatever amount gets to TiVo might actually be spent on R&D.
However, I definitely agree with the overall idea -- patents these days are a hindrance to innovation.
Re: Maybe this is good
If a simple accusation is all it takes, then find the names and get busy accusing everyone who voted for this law, and all the people who lobbied for it, etc. Get them kicked off asap.
Hot news copyright
If your example of "hot news" is correct, then to continue the example, you'd wait until AP (or some other news organization) published a story about the worthy event, then sue them for infringement, and your lawyer can retire on the proceeds.
You might get a few bucks for a t-shirt.