[Asterisk-Dev] writing a GPL G.729?

[Andreas Sikkema]

asterisk-dev-bounces at lists.digium.com wrote:

> You should remember why patents were devised: so people could spend
> money to develop novel stuff knowing they had exclusive rights for a
> while.  Ultimately, patents provide incentive for R&D, especially
> for smaller companies that can't afford to put a few PhDs on a
> project without some assurance the company will be compensated for
> their time. 

Provided they have the cash to pay for the entire process. Patenting 
is not for small companies, because they can't afford to patent 
anything.

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