An episode about the problems with Intellectual Property, from the perspective of an entrepreneur. I started off thinking that IP is an integral and necessary part of entrepreneurship. I thought that it would be very important for my business. I have now come to see IP law as something that:

• prevents innovation,
• is immoral,
• promotes conflict,
• diverts resources to unproductive uses
• and is ultimately unnecessary for making money from ideas.

Show Notes:

• Against Intellectual Monopoly by Boldrin and Levine
• Article about the Shopping Cart case
• Against Intellectual Property by Kinsella