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In this article, the writer discusses that the recognition, continuation and application of intellectual property laws are vital to the endurance of society's knowledge based economy. The writer maintains that as culture evolves, so does the need for guidelines and ethics in our interpersonal dealings, especially in volatile areas such as property law. The writer explains the basics of property law and then discusses its history, before taking a look at the future of property law. The writer concludes that the future of intellectual property law is strong, and has many proponents to forward the cause of protecting the rights of the creative and the intellectual to the works they craft.

Outline:
The Basics
The History
The Future
Conclusions

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"Our very historical and present consciousness of the balance in the use of intellectual property law is tied up with seeking that middle ground that gives artists, inventors, and other creative thinkers the rights they deserve, but still supports and protects fair use rights and a rich public commons. Such a balance is easier said than done, of course, especially as our technology continues to thrive, and our information-based economy is changed by the way we exchange thoughts, ideas and information.
"We must use our knowledge of the history of intellectual property law, and its future, in order to find creative ways to use the law rather than just using the law as a "big stick" to quiet any perceived threats. Communication technology is here to stay, and outlawing it or modifying it drastically will create far worse problems in personal freedoms (of speech for example) than it will solve for the on-going issue of piracy."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• Brandes, Ronnie Heather, Bonnie L. Kane, and Kelly A. Librera. "Intellectual Property Crimes." American Criminal Law Review 37.2 (2000): 657.
• Clark, Drew. "8 How Copyright Became Controversial." Copy Fights: The Future of Intellectual Property in the Information Age. Ed. Adam Thierer and Wayne Crews. Washington, DC: Cato Institute, 2002. 147-161.
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