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An Economic Analysis Of Intellectual Property Rights: Justifications And Problems Of Exclusive Rights, Incentives To Generate Information, And The Alternative Of A Government Run Reward System, Steve Calandrillo
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This article examines and questions the traditional justifications for intellectual property (I.P.) rights in America (focusing on copyright and patent law), and explores incentives necessary to induce the creation of these works of information. I conclude that changes are needed to I.P. law in order to best foster society's dual goals of 1) promoting incentives to create I.P. works (such as currently patented drugs), while also 2) maximizing distribution of those products to all consumers who would stand to gain (and not merely those who can afford the monopoly price charged). Hence, I suggest the creation of a Government-Run Reward …
Using Creativity To Fight A $60 Billion Consumer Problem—Counterfeit Goods, Xuan-Thao Nguyen, Maxim H. Waldbaum
Using Creativity To Fight A $60 Billion Consumer Problem—Counterfeit Goods, Xuan-Thao Nguyen, Maxim H. Waldbaum
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For centuries, consumers have been willing to pay exorbitant prices for unique or premiumquality goods. Throughout the evolution of the "designer label" market, counterfeiters have lurked in the shadows of the economic landscape. Thus, the problem of counterfeit goods represents nothing new in the global economy.
Rights Of Publicity: An In-Depth Analysis Of The New Legislative Proposals To Congress, Marci Hamilton, Steven M. Getzoff, Barbara Kolsun, William M. Hart, Diane L. Zimmerman
Rights Of Publicity: An In-Depth Analysis Of The New Legislative Proposals To Congress, Marci Hamilton, Steven M. Getzoff, Barbara Kolsun, William M. Hart, Diane L. Zimmerman
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Indirect Infringement And Counterfeiting: Remedies Available Against Those Who Knowingly Rent To Counterfeiters, Barbara Kolsun, Jonathan Bayer
Indirect Infringement And Counterfeiting: Remedies Available Against Those Who Knowingly Rent To Counterfeiters, Barbara Kolsun, Jonathan Bayer
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