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Bill: National Arts & Technology Sharing
Details
Submitted by[?]: Geraja Janata Parishad
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: September 3791
Description[?]:
A bill to require the sharing of original arts and technology for the good of the nation. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The patenting of software techniques.
Old value:: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Current: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Proposed: Software designs, techniques, formulae and algorithms cannot be patented.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Protection of original works of technology and arts.
Old value:: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Current: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Proposed: Technology and art are part of the commons and are not protected by copyright.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | ||
yes |
Total Seats: 500 | ||
no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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