Episode 513: Patent Pending

Episode 513: Patent Pending

From Strange Things with Chris James by Chris James

May 1, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 1 · Episode 513

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of patents, their necessity, and some unexpected patent holders and inventions.

What is a patent and why do we need them. Who are some of the most unexpected holders of patents and their inventions. How about patents for things we really don't need. Here are some things to think about that will put our world into a new light.

People in this episode

Host: Chris James

Topics covered

  • patents
  • inventions
  • society
  • culture
  • innovation

Keywords

  • patent
  • invention
  • unexpected holders
  • society
  • culture

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Organizations: patent

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