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The 19th century US cotton industry was built on far worse crimes than patent infringement.
by loudmax 1y ago
The 19th century US cotton industry was built on far worse crimes than patent infringement.
- sudobash1 1y agoIndeed, but patent infringement too. Although the Cotton Gin was patented, Eli Whitney famously was unable to enjoy those protections. Imitations sprung up all around.