2004-09-07 FR Written question from MP François Vannson to French Government

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In response to our Urgent Appeal, François Vannson (UMP) (French MP, from same majority as President Chirac) has filed a written question to the French Minister of Research:

• Mr. François Vannson draws the attention of Mr. minister delegated to research on the concerns of professionals caused by the position adopted by France on the Council of European Union, last 18th of May, actually favorable to an unlimited patentability and an applicability without obstacle of the patents on the algorithms and business methods "implemented by computer" in Europe. The formulas rhetorics used by the proposed text actually introduce an unlimited patentability whose consequences can be prejudicial for the innovation, the competitivity and the growth of the informational economy. Furthermore, the consequences of this directive can be more serious for the independence of the States in general and France in particular whereas an electronic administration must be developped thanks to the use of Internet and free softwares. Indeed, a patentability with the contexts of appreciation and application as broad as those proposed will slow down the noncommercial software developments allowing the independence of the States compared to the established editors. Taking into account the exposed elements, he kindly requests to him to indicate if France hopes to be opposed to this proposal.