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@hansw@mastodon.social
Its important to be clear here between the difference between the intent of a patent, which is how patents should work, and how patents actually work.
I am not claiming the current system we have for patents is without flaws. There are many aspects of patent law I would fix. I am merely pointing out why the intention of patents, and the desire to support patent laws that align with that intention are important.
Ultimately it is the difference between abolishing patents vs reforming the laws associated with patents.
With that said you are correct that a US patent will not hold up in the EU and a EU patent will not hold up in the US. But that is easily addressed. Typically when someone applies for a patent they simply apply for a patent simultaneously in all territories they wish to hold a patent. For example in almost all cases patents are filed with both the US and the EU. You do not need to be the citizen of most countries in order to apply for a patent there.
