Here are a couple of good articles discussing the idea of establishing a "lite" patent, such as Australia's "innovation patent."

On the Australian innovation patent, with a shorter term and other streamlined features.

And Lee Hollaar's "lite" patent, which does not protect against independent invention.

posted by Solveig Singleton @ 11:43 AM | Patents

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