[TOS] What reading assignment to use for Software Patents ?

[Michael Stone]

> In our "Open Source Practices" class, we are
> getting closer to the topic of software patents.
> 
> I'm looking for a comprehensive text to assign
> as mandatory reading, ideally in the order of
> 20-30 pages long...  but I'm wondering if you 
> could recommend any other texts, particularly 
> one touching on the ruling of the Bilski case.

Tridge's talk on FOSS patent defense [1] would be high on my list for its
charm, perspective, and hands-on approach.

Regards,

Michael

[1] http://news.swpat.org/2010/03/transcript-tridgell-patents/