It is reported more frequently these days that people are trying to use patents to inhibit development of the Internet for the majority.   These people are attempting to use the patent concept to monopolize computerized functions that are actually everyday activities.  Taking patents on these generic activities is similar to trying to take a patent on everyday activities such as operating restaurants, department stores or being a doctor.

1.  These cyber claim-jumpers are trying to play today's version of the old gold rush claim-jumpers game.

2.  Cyber claim-jumpers think they may be successful because they play upon lawyers' and judges' lack of understanding of computerized functions.

3.  Cyber claim-jumpers think they may be successful because they play upon patent office examiners' lack of understanding of computerized functions.

4.  If a person went to the U. S. Patent Office and tried to file a patent for "an apparatus powered by an internal combustion engine that generates power that is transmitted through a drive mechanism to two or four wheels. The drive components are mounted on a chassis suspended upon four wheels and having steering and braking mechanisms.
     We anticipate the addition of lighting apparatus in the future...", the Patent Office would say:

5.  If a person went to the U. S. Patent Office and tried to file a patent for "a proceduralized and organized list of food items that we cook and serve to customers who pay for the completed food items, service and seating", the Patent Office would say:

6.  The intent of the person applying for the patent would likely be: