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KaiserProtoday at 9:01 AM1 replyview on HN

The problem with research is that you are supposed to be creating novel works, not derivatives.

This means you are creating IP, not modifying.


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jmalickitoday at 11:39 AM

All research builds upon previous ideas.

E.g. you can patent a novel idea that would require licensing another patent to use.