For example -- in my opinion, it would be great if SpaceX were to file for and receive one or more patents for their new Raptor engine, but not for any of the s

For example -- in my opinion, it would be great if SpaceX were to file for and receive one or more patents for their new Raptor engine, but not for any of the software used to run it. The patent(s) ought to read like their internal documentation for building one. Perhaps the new law could require all internal documents supporting the manufacture of the item be disclosed, unredacted, along with the patent application. Maybe also include stipulations that would prevent disclosure online or to countries the USA doesn't share intelligence with. They'd get a monopoly for 18 years, then anyone with enough money could build and sell a full-flow staged methane combustion engine -- something no one but SpaceX has yet achieved.