Software Patents in South Africa



South Africa does not permit the patenting of software, but Microsoft and/or Novell have ignored the law.


 * Microsoft Has Begun Patent Trolling in SA, Novell Skeptic Responds
 * Software Patents in South Africa, Microsoft’s Turn
 * Novell’s Software Patent Strategy in South Africa
 * Fraser-Moleketi, South African Minister, Slams OOXML and Software Patents

More articles about software patents in South Africa can be found under:


 * Patents Roundup: Software Patents vs. Microsoft, Novell (And Others)
 * MAFIAA Enters the United States Government, Pro-Patents Lobbyists Also
 * Patents Roundup: Attack on Science, Lobby for Software Patents in EU and India, More Rebellion
 * Patents Roundup: Novell Still Applying for Software Patents (and Other Patent News)