Jefferson vs. the patent trolls : a populist vision of intellectual property rights

Type

Book

Authors

Matsuura, Jeffrey H.

ISBN 10

0813927714

ISBN 13

9780813927718

DDC

346.7304

Tags

Lawyers & Judges, Historiography, Property, Intellectual Property, Philosophy, Legal History, History & Theory, Thomas Jefferson

Abstract

"Jefferson was in a unique position to understand the issues of intellectual property rights. As a scientist, author, and inventor, he was a prolific creator. He was also a tireless consumer of others' works. As America's first patent commissioner, he decided which ideas merited protection and effectively created the patent review process. Jeffrey Matsuura profiles Jefferson's diverse and substantial experience with these issues and discusses the lessons Jefferson's efforts offer us today, as we grapple with many of the same challenges of balancing IP rights against an effort to foster creativity and innovation. --from publisher description." - Voila

Description

Content:
Intellectual property rights today : a chaotic environment -- Jefferson and the value of shared knowledge -- Kindred spirit to scientists and inventors -- The first patent examiner -- Jefferson battles the patent trolls -- Jefferson and the challenges of invention and innovation.

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-150) and index.

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