There is a general problem with excessive rent seeking in our entire economy and society. But I don't think having zero patent protection is the answer. Like

There is a general problem with excessive rent seeking in our entire economy and society. But I don't think having zero patent protection is the answer. Like most problems with society, there is no easy answer, just a continual fight against corruption, rent-seeking, nepotism, collusion, price fixing and all the other crappy human behaviors.