Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

Re: Copyrights vs. Patents

Author:Dennis Peterson
Posted:8/31/2000; 2:10:42 PM
Topic:The Lie of "IP"
Msg #:20614 (In response to 20603)
Prev/Next:20613 / 20615

Right. I can only violate your copyright by copying your work. I can violate your patent by coming up with the same idea independently, without ever hearing of you.

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