Intellectual Property Clause
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002676
The provision in the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, that grants Congress the power to promote the progress of science and useful arts. This clause authorizes Congress to enact laws for patents and copyrights. It serves as the constitutional basis for federal intellectual property legislation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002676 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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"definition": "The provision in the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, that grants Congress the power to promote the progress of science and useful arts. This clause authorizes Congress to enact laws for patents and copyrights. It serves as the constitutional basis for federal intellectual property legislation.",
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