Comment by celdon25

> Blame the government. You shouldn't be allowed to patent game mechanics IMO.

Much of the current patent laws are international law regulated by the WTO. Our current agreement was signed by Clinton.

I think it needs an overhaul. Cut the strict 20 year expiration time in half at least, and implement other reforms as needed. Delegate more regulatory authority to nations and maybe more or less depending on industry or application. Patents should also require that you use it or lose it.