Here, from one of the founders of Ordoliberalism, is a consideration that is useful to keep in mind when reflecting on intellectual property: "Anbieter und Nachfrager suchen stets - wo immer es möglich ist - Konkurrenz zu vermeiden und monopolistische Stellungen zu erwerben oder zu behaupten"....."Suppliers and buyers always seek - wherever possible - to avoid competition and to acquire or maintain monopoly positions" - Walter Eucken