#intellectual-property
13 episodes
#4143: How Screwdrivers Became a Museum of Bad Decisions
Why are there so many incompatible screw types? The surprising history of Phillips, Robertson, and the design that won by failing.
#3608: The Lost Scent of the Temple: Incense in Jewish Tradition
How a core Temple ritual vanished from Jewish practice and became associated with other religions instead.
#3577: How Do Knockoff Brands Get Away With It?
The surprising legal strategy behind those supermarket products that look almost exactly like the real thing.
#3238: Ancient Ink, Modern Scribes: The Chemistry of Kosher Ink
What’s really in that bottle of certified kosher ink? A deep dive into Talmudic chemistry, gum arabic, and the Sharpie-on-Tefillin debate.
#2845: Why Reading Patents Is Always Free
Google Patents, Espacenet, and the secret weapon of classification codes for tracking ANC innovation.
#2445: How to Pick a Music Distributor Without Getting Trapped
Why can't you upload music directly to Spotify? And how to pick a distributor without losing your catalog.
#2319: The Rise of the Dodgy Box: Streaming Piracy’s New Era
How the dodgy box became the go-to device for streaming piracy, and why authorities are cracking down now.
#2281: Startup Funding Decoded: Stages, Dilution, and Exit Realities
Unpacking how startup funding works, from seed to exit, and why most equity grants don’t deliver as expected.
#1363: How Shenzhen Clones Your Tech Before the Keynote Ends
Discover the "AliExpress Paradox" where $12 earbuds rival $200 flagships, and the high-speed ecosystem turning global IP law on its head.
#1173: Digital Borders: The Economics of Geo-Restricted Content
Why is your favorite show still blocked in your region? We dive into the complex world of global licensing and the escalating war on VPNs.
#712: Hollywood's Walled Garden Strategy for AI Video
How are major studios handling the rise of AI video? Explore the legal traps, union rules, and the future of synthetic B-roll.
#677: The Social Contract of Your Code
Don’t let your AI project become a legal "radioactive zone." Herman and Corn break down the philosophy and pitfalls of open-source licensing.
#671: Keys to the Kingdom: Securing AI Model Weights
How do AI labs share their models without losing the secret sauce? Explore the tech keeping Claude secure in the Pentagon’s hands.