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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
I don't see a difference between tangible property and intellectual property.
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Umm, you are kidding right?
Lets say I have a watch. If give you the watch; I no longer have it.
Now, lets say I have an idea. I tell you the idea; I still have the idea.
Normal property laws are there to protect something that exists in a limited sense. There is only so much land, or goods that exist at a given point in time. Property rights are designed to protect markets (i.e., you get to keep exclusive use of your book, your patent, etc. so you can make a decent profit on it before anyone else has a chance to).
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Bill