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It's a moral distinction that the US constitution agrees with, as it says: "The Congress shall have Power [...] to promote the Progress of Science and useful A
by nitwit005 4y ago
It's a moral distinction that the US constitution agrees with, as it says:
"The Congress shall have Power [...] to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."
With emphasis on "limited times". The original period was 14 years. The current standard of author's lifetime plus 70 years is technically a limit, but seems against the intent of the law.