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Originally Posted by patrickt
The purpose of patents and copyrights is for the innovator to get paid. I realize that for some that's the original sin. It actually has nothing to do with monopolies.
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Yes, that is the purpose; however, of late the purpose has been bastardized to squash innovation; and of course to line the pockets of lawyers. Case in point, the recent fiascos between Samsun and Apple. And they’re merely the ones getting the most press.