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

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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)