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"It's a victory against patent trolls," Mr. Goldin said.

But it also a shield against patent litigation by competitors and patent-holding firms.

Under the draconian law governing I.T.C. proceedings, an "exclusion order" — an import ban — is the punishment levied against patent infringers.

The W&G exhibition is festooned with posters warning against patent piracy and the stealing of ideas.

But unlike Google, Microsoft provides coverage against patent lawsuits arising from the use of its operating software.

In the last two years, Apple, Samsung, Nokia, Microsoft and Motorola Mobility have either introduced or defended themselves against patent claims in Germany.

Motorola holds more than 17,000 patents, and that portfolio could be a formidable shield against patent-infringement claims.

"I'm not against patents," he says, "I'm willing to pay royalties.

Gauging the effect of a policy against patenting genes, should it be carried out, is somewhat difficult.

It has struck down two software patents and ruled against patents on diagnostic techniques because they were based on laws of nature.

He and his colleagues also decided against patenting the machine, to ensure that their ideas would be applied as widely as possible.