The Legal Boundaries of User Innovation and Patents with Prof. Andrew Torrance

We welcome Prof. Andrew Torrance, distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas and visiting scholar at MIT, to discuss the complex legal landscape surrounding user innovation and patents. The conversation delves into the freedom and challenges of product innovation, the balance between open and closed inventions, and the ethical implications of experimental treatments. They also explore the historical and ongoing impact of FDA regulations and the role of patents in fostering or hindering innovation. Sponsored by Wazoku, this episode is essential listening for innovators, legal experts, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, law, and ethics. 00:00 Introduction and Wazoku Sponsor Message 00:27 Upcoming Reinvention Summit 01:01 Previous Episodes Recap 01:28 Introducing Andrew W. Torrance 02:01 Legal Aspects of Free User Innovation 03:29 Experimenting and Sharing Innovations 09:02 Selling Innovations and Legal Implications 11:07 Influencers and Legal Responsibilities 17:21 Trust in the FDA and Alternative Medicine 24:38 Patient Rights and Experimental Drugs 30:44 Patenting Innovations 38:54 Closing Remarks and Contact Information 39:44 Final Wazoku Sponsor Message Andrew on SSRN: Ted Talk:

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The Legal Boundaries of User Innovation and Patents with Prof. Andrew Torrance is an episode from The Innovation Show by The Innovation Show with Aidan McCullen.

This episode is 00:40:10 long.

This episode was published on Mar 29, 2025.

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