The president's commission of the EU Parliament has decided to postpone the debate on a proposed directive to legalize software patents in Europe. It was scheduled for September 1st, but will be delayed at least until September 22.
Many are critical of the proposal. There have been some demonstrations.
This is at least a temporary success for those resisting the proposal. It seems that the prediction of a "bumpy ride ahead" for this proposal is fulfilled already.
Posted by Karl-Friedrich Lenz at August 30, 2003 12:59 PM | TrackBack