Even among classical liberals, the principle of intellectual property rights, patent and copyright law are controversial topics. On the one hand there are protagonists who advocate stern protection for immaterial goods and ideas. On the other hand some classical liberals oppose intellectual monopolies. To this day there is continuing dispute concerning the historical role of intellectual property rights.
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Who owns Broccoli? Intellectual Property Rights in a Liberal Context
Even among classical liberals, the principle of intellectual property rights, patent and copyright law are controversial topics. On the one hand there are protagonists who advocate stern pro…