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To call what we call “IP infringement” as wrong presumes IP monopolies are right, and that there’s no objective reason why it’s so . In the US patent law doesn
by chillacy 8y ago
To call what we call “IP infringement” as wrong presumes IP monopolies are right, and that there’s no objective reason why it’s so .
In the US patent law doesn’t cover everything, there are alternate forms of IP like copyright which has let open source software and fashion thrive.
Then there’s the open hardware system in China called GongKai: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20141230/09362929550/how-gongkai-innovation-could-allow-china-to-leapfrog-west.shtml https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20141230/09362929550/how-g...
- AnimalMuppet 8y agoAll right, but if China has signed international IP agreements, it is reasonable to expect them to keep their word. [See my other comment for how to interpret "expect", though...]