property rights
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A massive lobbying effort is underway to institute a uniform standard for protecting an individual’s voice and likeness as property rights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
It has a liberal side—secure property rights, courts that constrain the state—that shields entrepreneurs from arbitrary state power, ranging from selective prosecution to outright expropriation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
On 7 May, the government launched a nationwide crackdown on products and practices that violate intellectual property rights, including counterfeit goods, online piracy and trademark infringements.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Historically, the Supreme Court has been all about property rights.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
The women discussed inheritance rights of widows, property rights, and control of their wages.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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