Análise histórica e o conceito da propriedade industrial em relação ao capitalismo

Abstract

This article has the objective to understand what is intellectual property and its origins, so it can have a better comprehension about the legal institute. It is a bibliographical study, emphasizing on the historical evolution of the concept. As results, it has: the ‘natural law’ argument that tries to justify it is weak; technological advancement and, as results, intellectual property, are core mechanics of maintenance and progress of relative value; and that the copyrights should not be ends in themselves. The conclusion is that contemporary law should deal with intellectual property as a coherent right, and not let it be used as means of concealing economical interests.