Introduction

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  • Authors: David Kline, David Kappos
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  • Book title: Introduction to Intellectual Property
  • Publication date: Feb 22, 2021
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Book URL: https://openstax.org/books/introduction-intellectual-property/pages/1-introduction
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