In the case of drugs, the patent can be chemically specific. It's easy to tell whether another drug infringes.
Software patents are sufficiently vague that it's hard to tell what they cover. Which has a chilling effect on people making software. How do you know whether you'll be sued?
In the case of drugs, the patent can be chemically specific. It's easy to tell whether another drug infringes.
Software patents are sufficiently vague that it's hard to tell what they cover. Which has a chilling effect on people making software. How do you know whether you'll be sued?