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Cory Doctorow on the Evils of Copyright Law

The Political Orphanage

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Defending Ideas: Thornton and the Patent Office

This chapter delves into the historical defense of the Patent Office by Dr. William Thornton against British forces, emphasizing the clash between protecting inventions and the free exchange of ideas. It explores the complexities of intellectual property, examining the balance between encouraging innovation and the ethical dilemmas of ownership in the context of copyright and patents.

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