Tag: patent law
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Can International Patent Law Support a Permanent Space Presence?
Introduction: The Challenge of a Permanent Space Presence As space ventures shift from brief missions to ongoing settlements, the need for robust intellectual property frameworks becomes critical. International patent law, traditionally local or regional in focus, must adapt to the realities of space-based innovation where cooperation across borders is constant and exploitation of common resources…
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Can International Patent Law Sustain a Permanent Space Presence?
Introduction: A Legal Frontier for Space Habitats As humanity pushes toward permanent presence beyond Earth, from orbital space stations to lunar bases and eventual Mars settlements, the role of intellectual property law becomes increasingly complex. International patent law—traditionally built for terrestrial innovation—faces new challenges when ideas, technologies, and processes move into environments governed by space…
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Can International Patent Law Support a Permanent Space Presence
Introduction: The legal puzzle of a permanent space presence As space stations, lunar bases, and planned Mars missions shift from sci‑fi to engineering reality, the question arises: can international patent law support a permanent space presence? The core issue is whether IP regimes designed for Earthly markets can adapt to a frontier where resources, sovereignty,…