Analisi storica dello sviluppo della tutela brevettuale tra civil e common law

This paper offers an overview of the historical evolution of patent pro- tection, a foundational institution for the modern economy. The origins of patents can be traced back as early as the Magna Graecia era, the feudal regalia period, and the 19th century industrial revolution, within an intricate balance between two op- posing ideological approaches, namely protectionism and liberalism. This equilib- rium strives to safeguard the individual inventor’s rights while allowing for the free enjoyment of their inventions, which benefits the community at large and contrib- utes to scientific and technological progress. This balance remains a central tenet of European and global economic policy.