This is not the fault of the Democrats; both major parties are just serving the same interests of those who funded their campaign. What always disappoints is the bunch of empty rhetoric preceding each election. It applies to both sides. The Democrats have already filled the government with former or existing RIAA/MPAA/MAFIAA lawyers (see links here for evidence). To some degree, Microsoft is the same. ⬆
One of our readers is working to help GNU through the maze of software patents and maze of patent lawsuits, which aren't the same thing but are somewhat overlapping issues
Microsoft-connected patent trolls in Europe [...] Now, in his new job, Wild can use his 'expertise' to help guide blackmail/extortion to better harm Europe's industry