Actually, patenting our algorithm simply protects it as our own Intellectual Property. It prevents other people from using our algorithm, or something very similar, to make profit, without giving us proper credit. It does NOT in any way prevent others from using it for non-profit purposes, such as the 'advancement of science'. So I'm afraid your concerns are misplaced.Originally posted by Chinstrap
Oh, you patented your algorithm. How nice for you. Guess that means I'll be withdrawing all my machines.
I really expected better from people supposedly working on pure scientific research.
By patenting your algorithm you prevent people from using your algorithm in the advancement of science, or from possibly improving on your algorithm to the benefit of all mankind.
I'm disgusted.
If you check the patent, you will see that it was filed long before DFP even existed. It is common pratice to patent new ideas and algorithms in many areas of research.