Tandberg attempts to patent x264 open source algorithm

Re:Tandberg attempts to patent x264 open source algorithm by antimatter15 on Thursday November 25, 2010 @07:08PM (#1941302)

"To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." - Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 of the United States Constitution

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Re:Tandberg attempts to patent x264 open source algorithm by astrange on Thursday November 25, 2010 @07:23PM (#1941332)

This is a pandering quote which everyone already knows and not really a useful comment at all.

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Re:Tandberg attempts to patent x264 open source algorithm by wtallis on Thursday November 25, 2010 @07:49PM (#1941355)

I don't see how the quote was relevant given that there is already plenty of evidence that will defeat the patent application, but it seems like very few people actually know the constitutional basis for intellectual property laws.

Even here on HN, I've seen posts from people who think patents are intended as a reward for inventors, rather than an incentive to invent. Under US law, inventors and writers do not automatically deserve exclusive rights - those rights are granted only as a means to encourage progress.

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Re:Tandberg attempts to patent x264 open source algorithm by jcromartie on Friday November 26, 2010 @08:20AM (#1942313)

This is a frank response to a pandering quote which serves to let everybody know that you are a good comment watchdog and won't just ignore bullshit.

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Re:Tandberg attempts to patent x264 open source algorithm by tomjen3 on Friday November 26, 2010 @12:21AM (#1941691)

Given this, could one use that clause as a defense if sued by these "people"?

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