Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 7 - Software Engineering - Section 7.9 - Software Ownership and Liability - Questions & Exercises - Page 366: 2

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Copyright and patent laws benefit society because they encourage creators of new products to make them available to the public. Without such protection, companies would hesitate to make major investments in new products.

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Copyright and patent laws benefit society because they encourage creators of new products to make them available to the public. Without such protection, companies would hesitate to make major investments in new products.
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