Because I don’t care about unenforceable software patents, and nor should you.

‘I declined [a patent] from a principle which has ever weighed with me on such occasions, viz., That, as we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours; and this we should do freely and generously.’

Striking to prevent the lowering of patent grant standards.

Graphical explanation of the process—with colour.

A good explanation of software patents, the EU, and the current status

Let's buy our own politicians!