In the past two weeks, Peer-to-Patent has opened up a USPTO approved project allowing an open review of pending patent applications. Registered members are encouraged to read through the patents available and provide opinions on prior art and obviousness that can then become part of the PTO Examiners review of non-patent references.
Today, Peer-to-Patent announced that they have taken a space on Democracy Island on Second Life allowing members to interact with videos and see information on the project.
Go to where your target audience is, that’s what they say.
Peer-to-Patent Opens in Second Life [Peer-to-Patent Blog]
I am glad this peer patent review has started. I hope organizations such as the FSF will begin to dedicate some time to this. I imagine that 90% of software patents could easily be struck down.
This is project that needs two sides of the story to function honestly. If only those who would stand to loose money if the patent is granted are allowed comments and no rebuttles allowed then fairness is impossible in this system.