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IBM says it has a new way to profit from patents — and wants to patent the idea

October 24, 2007 /

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IBM Corp. says it has dreamed up a new method for profiting from its vast storehouse of patents. And by the way, the company wants to patent the idea.

Beyond the circularity of the concept, IBM’s application is notable because the company — the world’s top patent holder — has been campaigning to improve the quality of patent filings and reduce so-called ”business method” patents.

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