2004-08-24 : Answer from Chirac's Technical Adviser

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In a letter, on 2004-08-24, the french president's technical adviser answers to Urgent Appeal:

• Mister the Vice-Président, In a letter dated on August 2004 the 5th, you have drawn the attention of Mr. the

• President of the Republic to your concerns concerning the European draft Directive about software patents.
  • Being very sensitive to your concerns, the Head of the State has charged me with the
  responsibility to thank you for your letter and to answer you.
  • As you know it, France supported the Irish compromise but matched its vote of a
  declaration pointing out the goals which it intends to pursue, namely a clear framing of the patentability of software which puts an end to the drifts of the EPO.
  • Would that point not be reached in the selected text, it would be advisable
  to return there with the assistance of the European Parliament.
  • Sincerely yours
    • Stéphane DUPRÉ LA TOUR