A broad introduction to the changing roles of intellectual property within society Intellectual property is one of the most confusing-and widely used-dimensions of the law. By granting exclusive rights to publish, manufacture, copy, or distribute information and technology, IP laws shape our cultures, our industries, and our politics in countless ways, with consequences for everyone, including artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and citizens at large. In this engaging, accessible study, Aram Sinnreich uncovers what's behind current debates and what the future holds for copyrights, patents, and trademarks.
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What is intellectual property The origins of intellectual property The limits of intellectual property Intellectual property and cultural expression The politics behind intellectual property Intellectual property in the global area Copyright piracy Copyleft and copyfight The future of intellectual property.