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=== Copyright and Patent Clause ===
 
=== Copyright and Patent Clause ===
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In 1787, when the Constitution was written, the word "science" meant generalized learning, such as natural philosophy.  The word did not have the connotation of technology or inventions that the word has today.  The Patent Act of 1790 provides that a person who has "invented or discovered any useful art, manufacture, engine, machine, or device, or any improvement therein not before known or used" may be awarded a patent.
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In 1787, when the Constitution was written, the word "science" meant generalized learning, such as natural philosophy.  The word did not have the connotation of technology or inventions that the word has today.   
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Without much discussion, the Framers of the Constitution inserted this clause to protect authors writers (with copyright) and inventors (with patents):
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{{cquote|To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;}}
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The Patent Act of 1790 provides that a person who has "invented or discovered any useful art, manufacture, engine, machine, or device, or any improvement therein not before known or used" may be awarded a patent.
    
=== Necessary and Proper Clause ===
 
=== Necessary and Proper Clause ===
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