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Introductory comments -- Protecting methods and schemes: some examples -- What is a "business method" patent? -- "Manner of manufacture" within the meaning of s.6 of the Statute of Monopolies -- The history of s.6 of the Statute of Monopolies -- Mere new uses of entities or methods which are well known -- The public interest: general inconvenience -- Should business methods be protectected?: the continuing problem of definition -- National need -- Intenational obligation -- How to proceed? -- Concluding remarks.