Publisher's Synopsis
Explore the historical debates surrounding intellectual property with "Recent discussions on the abolition of patents for inventions in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands: Evidence, speeches, and papers in its favour." This compilation offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century arguments for and against patents, providing valuable insight into the economic and social considerations shaping intellectual property law. Delve into primary source material, including speeches, papers, and evidence presented during a period of intense discussion on patent abolition. Discover the historical context of patent law in major European economies, examining the arguments that challenged the very foundation of intellectual property rights. Ideal for anyone interested in the history of law, economics, business development, and the ongoing evolution of intellectual property systems. This meticulously prepared print edition makes these important historical discussions accessible once again.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
