The Patents (Amendments) Bill was passed in the Parliament, after
dropping clauses 3(k) and 3(ka) relating to computer programs,
restoring the status quo. Computer programs are outside the purview
of patentability.
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=8096
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It is proposed to omit the clarification relating to patenting of
software related inventions introduced by the Ordinance as Section
3(k) and 3 (ka). The clarification was objected to on the ground that
this may give rise to monopoly of multinationals.
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FSF India lead an active campaign against the Patents (Amendments)
Ordinance that introduced patentability for embedded software, under
the leadership of Richard Stallman, Nagarjuna, Arun and others here.
Holger Blasum, Christian Beauprez, and others at
ffii.org made a big
difference in strengthening the campaign.
It was finally the Left that saved the day! Our thanks are due the
Members of Parliament for restoring the status quo in respect of
computer programs.