B. Zorina Khan Knihy

Focusing on the evolution of American intellectual property rights, this examination highlights their development and influence throughout the 'long nineteenth century'. It delves into the historical context, exploring how these rights shaped cultural and economic landscapes, and assesses their lasting impact on modern intellectual property frameworks.

This book, first published in 2005, examines the evolution and impact of American intellectual property rights during the 'long nineteenth century'. America is compared to Britain and France, whose institutions reflected their oligarchic origins. The United States created the first modern patent system and its politics were the most liberal world wide toward inventors.