The Theories Sample Clauses

The Theories. In striving to establish the purpose of the patent right, I will turn to the theories on intellectual property. There exist many theories on intellectual property in general. The theories on patents are fewer, but are still numerous. One way to sort the theories on intellectual property is by analysing the ends they try to fulfil. Four different purposes can be distinguished; (1) the natural law duty of a state to respect and protect man’s natural right to the fruits of his labour, (2) the utilitarian maximisation of net social welfare, (3) the satisfaction of fundamental human needs and (4) the achievement of a just and attractive culture.86 The theories on patents are commonly presented in the chronological order in which they appear in the patent polemic87. The most accounted for can be classified among the first two groups of theories of intellectual property mentioned above. The only one from the labour theory group of theories that still purports some actuality is The Reward Theory88, probably because of its sensitivity to economic interpretations. It is the only non-utilitarian theory described here.
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