This week, Stan teaches you about patents. It turns out, they're patently complicated! So, patents have some similarity to copyright, in that they grant a limited monopoly to people who invent things. The key difference in patents and copyright is that patents are for THINGS. Copyright is for an idea. So, if you've come up with a great new invention, like for example, a condiment gun, you should get a patent. We'll also talk about some of the limitations and problems of patents, including patent trolls

1. Introduction to Intellectual Property
2. Copyright Basics
3. Copyright, Exceptions, and Fair Use
4. Patents, Novelty, and Trolls
5. Trademarks and Avoiding Consumer Confusion
6. International IP Law
7. IP Problems, YouTube, and the Future

Stan Muller teaches you all about Intellectual Property in this short series of 7 videos.