What Is Wrong With Intellectual Property Rights?

Prologue

This topic is dear to me and I have previously blogged in more detail about it here and here.

Before Intellectual Property Rights

Had intellectual property rights existed and were enforced 10,000 years ago like they are now, mankind would still be living in caves.

An Impediment To Technological Progress

Excessive intellectual property rights as they exist now are an enormous drag on innovation and technological progress. They were created by powerful vested interests over time.

Conclusion

It is high time to start over!