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To: MeshugeMikey
there was a movement some years ago who proposed doing just that.

I agree we need some reforms, but not elimination. Copyrights and patents are important part of our economy. Only those who do not understand how they work call for their elimination. . . mostly socialists, other leftists, and anti-property types.

6 posted on 08/18/2015 5:28:25 PM PDT by Swordmaker ( This tag line is a Microsoft insult free zone... but if the insults to Mac users continue...)
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To: Swordmaker

That just about covers it!

“socialists, other leftists, and anti-property types.”

this who wish to SHARE...that which is Not Theirs..to share...in some sense or another.

I saw some graffiti recently that simply said “property is theft”

it doesn’t get much further LEFT than that.


7 posted on 08/18/2015 5:34:51 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: Swordmaker

What is the point of creativity, ingenuity, innovation, and productivity if there is no reward for such (other than intrinsic value)?

The patent is granted, used multiple times later as the basis for both lawsuit decisions, and for other purposes - all without question.

Now, suddenly, the patent may be “invalid” because of the patented design is “obvious”? Really?

I just don’t understand.


9 posted on 08/19/2015 12:59:25 PM PDT by TheBattman (Isn't the lesser evil... still evil?)
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