Abstract
IDEAS AND OWNERSHIP: The concept of protecting ideas and innovation by legal means dates back to antiquity. But many of our existing laws are under strain, their suitability and ultimate purpose called into question. Here, Thomas Faunce explains that when energy and pharmaceutical companies attempt to acquire or hold on to patents for the sake of extra profits by reducing competition, innovation suffers.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | online |
| Specialist publication | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |