Patent Review via Community Not Wiki-based
Cnet/ZDNet posted a story about Community Patent Review entitled "Wiki Site Aims to Boost Patent Review Process." This follows on the Fortune article entitled "Patent Review Goes Wiki". NYLS Prof. Beth Noveck clarifies why the program is not Wiki-based, yet conveys the appropriate sense of openness, transparency and collaboration.
"Community Patent Review is not a wiki. Rather, this is a software system for open peer review. We are collaboratively building a knowledge environment about patents. We will not edit patent applications but will, instead, collaborate to submit prior art and commentary to assist the patent examiner. The system will be directly tied into patent office decision-making practices. The aim of the system is to inform the patent examination process. The aim of the pilot is to gather empirical data to determine if community input can improve the patent examination process and produce better quality patents. Our broadest goal to develop a blueprint for mechanisms to increase the institutional competence of administrative agencies like the USPTO." said Prof. Beth Noveck
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