This is a straightforward solution to the chaining problem with History and Monopoly patents.
A firm B applies for a monopoly patent on technology Q to develop a product which can only be developed by infringing on an already existing monopoly patent P owned by firm A. However, included in B's business plan is the requirement that the state must purchase the existing patent P at its fair market value using the power of eminent domain, making its technology public domain. Then, firm A no longer has an advantage over any other firm for developing Q.
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