Rethinking Intellectual Property: History, Theory, and Economics - Stephan Kinsella - Mises Daily

Rethinking Intellectual Property: History, Theory, and Economics - Stephan Kinsella - Mises Daily: "Patent law finds its origins in mercantilist monopoly grants, and even legalized plunder — letters patent were used to legalize piracy in the 16th century — making it ironic for IP to be used against modern-day 'pirates' who are not real pirates at all."