What do Napoleonic warfare and IP protection in
China have to do with each other? Answer: More than
you can imagine.
Let's start imagine indeed: you are a general of the
Napoleonic era in command of a veterans' division. You know
your troops are of good quality. They have fought before. They have
been issued the best weapons available and are fairly motivated and
in good spirit for the campaign ahead. You have been ordered to
occupy a certain position ahead in enemy territory. From the staff
at Army HQ you have receive reassurance that there may be but
little enemy activities ahead. What worries you is also the fact
that you have not been made part of the overall campaign plan. What
you know goes as far as your eyes can see. Eventually, you have but
a general sketch of the Army's position once you will reach
your destination. Meanwhile, you have studied the available maps of
this hostile country, have heard reports from locals about the land
ahead and the presence of
