The document discusses various topics related to intellectual property in digital fabrication including copyright, patent, trademark, trade dress, licensing, and Creative Commons licensing. It provides examples of each topic and notes that different countries have different laws regarding things like copyright duration. Licensing your work is presented as an alternative to running your own business that reduces risk. Creative Commons licensing is shown as a way to publish content while enabling sharing and protecting author rights. Further reading on topics like free culture and open knowledge is recommended.
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