The Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) is suing a Houston-area distiller for trademark infringement. The commission owns a trademark on the
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Justice and Intellectual Property Rights
Libertarians have long expressed disdain for intellectual property rights. As an example, Jeffrey A Tucker writes that “ownership is impossible
A Phanatic Conflict
Imagine the following scenario: You buy a house and over the next forty years the property significantly appreciates in value.
Who Owns an Idea?
For most property, ownership is a straightforward issue. We give the auto dealer money and in return we receive ownership
Differences in Property Rights
What is the difference between trademarks, copyrights, patents, and property rights in tangible things like homes and cars?
Intellectual Property Ownership
Property rights protect the freedom of individuals to enter into agreements that all parties find acceptable and beneficial.