I'm not sure I'm totally on board with this particular intervention as it seems to smack of the potential of favoritism; I'd have to think about that for a while after learning more about the specific case.
What is extremely encouraging is that this is a sign that the highest levels of government understand that patents don't exist for their own sake and are merely a means to an end. When the desired end result isn't reached, intervention is required. That's hopeful.
What is extremely encouraging is that this is a sign that the highest levels of government understand that patents don't exist for their own sake and are merely a means to an end. When the desired end result isn't reached, intervention is required. That's hopeful.