> since the concept of owning means of production is a core part of capitalism and IP is a means of production Means of production are scarce property which is

> since the concept of owning means of production is a core part of capitalism and IP is a means of production Means of production are scarce property which is used (and consumed—even if only for a time) in the production of other goods. "IP" is not a means of production because it is not scarce. This also implies that it is not property, despite the misleading name. It's a social engineering project instituted by governments and not a core element of capitalism.