[Ep450] Patent Paradox

Summary: <p>In this episode, we discuss industry layoffs, intellectual property, and patent ethics. The mismatch between the static nature of the patent system and the dynamic evolution of technology can lead to a paradox where patents, intended to protect innovation, inadvertently hinder progress. A system from a different time, not quite in step with the pace of modern technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Support Crashlands 2!</p><p>Official Website: <a href="https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/">https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/</a></p><p>Trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4">https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4</a></p><p>Steam Wishlist: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/</a></p><p><br></p><p>00:19 Intro</p><p>01:58 Thanks to our supporters! (<a href="https://moneygrab.bscotch.net">https://moneygrab.bscotch.net</a>)</p><p>02:45 Layoffs</p><p>12:36 Cpt. Jazz:Is it possible for BS Studios to trademark/patent a game mechanic from Levelhead?</p><p>42:00 irdumb: Do you have any recommendations for how I should ingest this backlog of episodes?</p><p><br></p><p>To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (<a href="http://apple.co/1LxNEnk">apple.co/1LxNEnk</a>) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at <a href="http://discord.gg/bscotch">discord.gg/bscotch</a> and say hello! Submit questions at <a href="https://www.bscotch.net/podcast">https://www.bscotch.net/podcast</a>, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to <a href="http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox">https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox</a>. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to <a href="https://moneygrab.bscotch.net">https://moneygrab.bscotch.net</a>.</p> <strong> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/bscotch" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>