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There is another reason&mdash;the patent system is a lot like a lottery because only a tiny fraction of patents actually bring any benefit to those who hold the patents. In fact, &lsquo; The Economist&rsquo; once compared it to a time consuming lottery. If you have seen ads for lotteries, they always invite you to think about winning. They don't invite you to think about losing, even though losing is far more likely. It is the same with ads for the patent system. They always invite you to think about being the one who wins.