<P> The Copyright Clause ( also known as the Intellectual Property Clause , Copyright and Patent Clause , or the Progress Clause ) describes an enumerated power listed in the United States Constitution ( Article I , Section 8 , Clause 8 ) . The clause states that the United States Congress shall have power `` To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts , by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries . '' </P>
<P> The Copyright Clause ( also known as the Intellectual Property Clause , Copyright and Patent Clause , or the Progress Clause ) describes an enumerated power listed in the United States Constitution ( Article I , Section 8 , Clause 8 ) . The clause states that the United States Congress shall have power `` To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts , by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries . '' </P>
where does congress get its power to protect authors and inventors
where does congress get its power to protect authors and inventors
Copyright Clause ( also known as the Intellectual Property Clause , Copyright and Patent Clause , or the Progress Clause )
Copyright Clause ( also known as the Intellectual Property Clause , Copyright and Patent Clause , or the Progress Clause )