Marc Andelman wrote:
>> mark wrote:
>> > > > markH
> >
> > > YOU DO VIEW ACADEMIC PATENTS AS AN ENTITLEMENT.
> >
> > ENtitlement-are you spouting those buxx words again? Hey if you feel you
> > are
> > then I definately am.
>> Here it is for all to see. Academics view patent rights as an entitlement.
Mr andelman, you are silly! first of all the freedom to file patents isn't an
entitlement, nor is it a right. As an individual I can submit patents as can
you, no more no less. You're indignation regarding where some of the money
comes from to fund studies that build a patent (so to speak) seems to stem
from typical anti-tax rhetoric. Put your money where your mouth is and stop
paying your taxes if you feel the money is poorly spent.
Since tax monies fund research in both industrial and academic arenas, and
since both academic and industrial entities get tax breaks why shouldn't both
entities be allowed to file patents. Thats part of the capitalist game
and just because you find yourself playing against two big boys instead of
one is TS baby! As an individual i guess you don't get those breaks
As many people have pointed out to you, the policies of the past 15 - 20
years have really forced labs as well as universities to direct efforts
towards product development as a way to both validate the effort and
recuperate costs.
> I definitely do not feel entitlted to public funding. Why do you?
Entitled---no, entitled to apply---yes
> What makes you, as a government paid worker,
> personally more worthy of tax money than people who
> work for a private company.
we are in the same boat. read above again.
> What makes your masters better
> able to allocate resources than those whose livelyhoods you
> are stealing?
These statements are silly!
> Why do the beneficiaries of acdemic patents
> deserve a better life style than those who work by honest
> labor?
academicians work--honest they do--and honestly too!
> You are not only a creep, but you make creepiness
> a virtue.
thanks for the compliment
> Marc Andelman
