Unlike physical assets, intellectual property cannot be stolen by simply broadcasting it.

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Unlike physical assets, intellectual property can be stolen by simply broadcasting it. Recall Napster and MP3 as well as the debates about counterfeit software, music CDs, and DVDs coming from developing countries such as China. Part of the problem is that using an idea does not prevent others from simultaneously using it for their own benefit, which is typically impossible with physical assets. Moreover, new ideas are frequently built on old ideas and are not easily traceable.

Unlike Physical Assets, Intellectual Property Cannot Be Stolen by Simply