The American industrial revolution is often cited as one such example. The patent act of 1793 is still relevant today [0] and was established to protect Americ

The American industrial revolution is often cited as one such example. The patent act of 1793 is still relevant today [0] and was established to protect Americans stealing British and European industrial trade secrets. https://mysteriesofmankind.com/industrial-espionage-the-spies-who-stole-the-revolution/ https://mysteriesofmankind.com/industrial-espionage-the-spie...