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I'm guessing that less research exists because it's not as "sexy". The patent system exists, the assumption is that it works. Why would anyone think to do a st
by edanm 17y ago
I'm guessing that less research exists because it's not as "sexy".
The patent system exists, the assumption is that it works. Why would anyone think to do a study to prove it?
On the other hand, proving that it doesn't work is certainly an interesting research topic.
- gwern 17y agoEveryone who is invested in patents has massive incentive to fund such research, especially in cases like the Mickey Mouse Protection Act. Is the patent office really going to fund or support research to the effect that the patent office should be abolished?