• bss03@infosec.pub
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    4 hours ago

    This more closely aligns with my perspective, although I also believe no work should be able to be covered by both copyright and patent (e.g. software).

    I’m even willing to give longer terms as long as they are limited by the lifespan of the living sentient creator, and not subject to legal games around corporate personhood.

    But, I can certainly see the motivations behind eliminating copyright entirely.

    • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
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      4 hours ago

      Absolutely, copyright or patent, not both. Though if, and only if, they function identically in duration, I wouldn’t see the downside of having both other than additional expenses actually filing for both