摘要：This editorial presumes that DRM patents are a public policy issue which at the end
of the value chain has an impact on the consumer experience with protected digital content.
After a brief general characterization of the "social invention" called patents, DRM patents are
addressed and open questions are raised which deserve further analysis. Surprisingly even
seemingly simple questions like the one what the meaning of "DRM patent" is, have no easy
answer. The second part of the editorial introduces the content of this INDICARE Monitor issue
and draws your attention to a slight change of our publication concept.
