"Patent law holds us back, in every which way, shape or form. There is place for it, in physical products, in pharmaceuticals, but in software in particular, there is no place for it."

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Source: Mark Cuban Admits He's 'Prejudiced, Bigoted' in Candid Interview. On-stage interview, abcnews.go.com. May 22, 2014.

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Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, known for his impactful insights on business and investment.

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