From The Federalist No. 43, the only reference to the patent and copyright clause in the Federalist Papers: Madison “argues”: “the utility of this power will scarcely be questioned.” Well, then, that settles it! No need for studies or empirical evidence. A hunch, a handwave, is good enough!
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I addressed this in The 18th Century Overture – A Crescendo of Copyright – Natural Finale and Reprise
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