The Silencing of Maya – an Edititorial Graphic By Idyllic Software – An infographic by the team at Editorial Graphic by Idyllic Software Development Company
The misuse of copy write and patent laws always disturbs me. I believe in people being able to protect their creative property but when large companies use these laws to block innovation, especially innovation that is helping better peoples lives, I feel a bit sick.A lot of these same businesses will claim that they are protecting the initial artist or inventor. However, most of the time, if you do a bit of research, you will find that often a company has bought that patent and now profits from owning it. The original inventor or artist was paid off long ago.
The linked image and article above points out a case in which a 4 year old child and her parents can have their lives altered dramatically by the miracle of innovation. At the same time this same case points out how the misuse of patents can threaten to crush human progress.
