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Publication Date:
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research
Author(s): Dean Baker
Research Area: Manufacturing and industry
Keywords: Patent protection; Intellectual property rights (IPR); Copyright law
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
This report examines the inefficiency and waste associated with patents and copyrights and explores alternative mechanisms for supporting software development.