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I think comparing counterfeiting to robbery is just plain wrong. The definition of robbery is taking something by force/threat of force/fear. Comparing counterf
by plufz 8y ago
I think comparing counterfeiting to robbery is just plain wrong. The definition of robbery is taking something by force/threat of force/fear. Comparing counterfeiting to theft is at least closer even though I think comparing IP crimes to theft is a bit dubious (not saying IP crimes are any less of a crime for that matter!).
- pnutjam 8y agoTry "conversion" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_(law) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_(law)
- ThoAppelsin 8y agoExcuse me for choosing the word robbery. I was not aware that it meant something different than theft. Did not realize that the different words for stealing implied different contexts. I have edited my comment accordingly.