You're thinking of patents which are similar but concern technical inventions whereas copyright is for creative works. And then you have trademarks which are fo

You're thinking of patents which are similar but concern technical inventions whereas copyright is for creative works. And then you have trademarks which are for business branding. They are all government enforced monopolies on ideas but different kinds of ideas, each with limitations and with the intent to facilitate economic activity. Reforming copyright shouldn't have an effect on patent law.