Quite. Most people really can't imagine the power a national government has over corporate influence when it comes to copyright and patent laws. "Microsoft"? No, comrade, it's "Our-crosoft" now. Same goes for the chemical formulas and production methods for anything from Coca-Cola to Xanax, the fabrics for Adidas, the engine mechanics for luxury cars... It's practically open season on foreign IP right now.
Quite. Most people really can't imagine the power a national government has over corporate influence when it comes to copyright and patent laws. "Microsoft"? No, comrade, it's "Our-crosoft" now. Same goes for the chemical formulas and production methods for anything from Coca-Cola to Xanax, the fabrics for Adidas, the engine mechanics for luxury cars... It's practically open season on foreign IP right now.