Innovative monopolies are supposed to be temporary because IP and trade secrets only get you so far. They’re not supposed to be state-backed, sponsored and prot

Innovative monopolies are supposed to be temporary because IP and trade secrets only get you so far. They’re not supposed to be state-backed, sponsored and protected, at least not in a country with functional antitrust laws. The US is also exceptional in its capacity to flex its dollar muscles and enforce DMCA on other countries stifling innovation.