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The fundamental question on the issue of design is whether Samsung, in producing its product, illegally “copied” the design of the iPhone, or in other words, did Samsung copy the iPhone’s ornamentation rather than its function. The fundamental problem is taking elements of innovation that really do not belong in patent and trying to patent them. Not everything can or should be patentable.

New FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai is on the right track calling for the FCC to speed up its reviews in order to reduce uncertainty and other hindrances to innovation. Ultimately, the FCC should adopt forbearance as its default position, stepping in to regulate only in cases of demonstrable harm.

In regard to tennis, an invalid serve; in regard to sound public policy, a dangerous rewriting of the rules.

A couple weeks ago Mr. Rubio, along with Senator McCaskill and a bi-partisan group of co-sponsoring senators, introduced a resolution that if approved would demonstrate the U.S. government's commitment to Internet freedom by opposing the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and some countries' efforts to impose international regulations dictating how the Internet is to be operated.

There is no simple solution when it comes to taxing ecommerce transactions.

The states are looking for more revenue, and digital goods and services are at the top of their lists.

Haven't we already seen enough damage done to the Constitution with legislation that raises taxes and increases costs?

The opposition to the TPP consists of accusations of secrecy driven by anti-globalization ideologues.

Even in the most remote areas of the country service providers are already providing Internet access, even while searching for ways to provide even faster access.

An NPR intern revels in the fact she has illegally downloaded thousands of songs for free; a musician explains the real costs of her "free" music.