英文摘要 |
Through a critique of current mainstream theories on the justification of Intellectual Property, this article analyzes the shortcomings of Locke’s labor theory and Science and Technology Development Theory in explaining the justification and development of Intellectual Property. The author believes that, under the assumption that Capital and market economy are justifiable, the justification of Intellectual Property lies in the desire of Capital to use Intellectual Property in extracting the profits of monopoly. Such belief is based on the examination of the development history of Intellectual Property as well as the way that Intellectual Property operates as commerce under market economy. Based on the same analysis, the article points out the dilemmas faced by the developing countries in establishing an Intellectual Property system. The author also studies the history of Intellectual Property in China and concludes that although privileges played an indispensable role in the development of an Intellectual Property system, without market economy, such Privileges would not necessarily lead to a modern Intellectual Property system. |