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> Now, Intellectual Property is practically permanent, which I think prevents innovation. Huh? Patents are 20 years. Copyrights keep getting extended, but th

by anamax 17y ago

> Now, Intellectual Property is practically permanent, which I think prevents innovation. Huh? Patents are 20 years. Copyrights keep getting extended, but they're not the only form of IP. Trademarks and trade secrets are permanent though.