Why does copyright exist? What is the difference between a patent and a trade secret? Why do economists both love and hate Intellectual Property (IP)?
Our colleague Dr. Nicola Searle has created a series of online videos as a resource for students and researchers interested in the economics of IP. Three videos offer viewers insights into the economic justification and impacts of IP.
Introduction to Economics of Intellectual Property (50 minutes)
https://vimeo.com/463396616/20ff221961
Key words: economics, intellectual property, innovation
An introduction to the economics of intellectual property for students and researchers. The talk starts with the basics of IP rights, the economic justification of IP and finishes with a discussion on valuations. Viewers will have an understanding of how IP works, what it means for economies and be able to critique different philosophical and valuation approaches to IP.
Introduction to Economics of Trade Secrets (30 minutes)
https://vimeo.com/463396045/8f8a80b7c5
Key words: economics, trade secrets, innovation, confidential business information
An overview of the economics of trade secrets developed for researchers and students. Designed with for an audience with some, but limited understanding of economics and IP, the talk takes the viewer through examples of trade secrets, trends in their use and policy, key questions, their interaction with innovation policy and future considerations. Viewers will be able to better critique policy and use of trade secrets.
Business Models and Copyright Seminar (50 minutes)
https://vimeo.com/463397546/fd6c1d462a
Key words: business models, copyright, digital media
This presentation examines the relationship between copyright and business models in the digital media industry. Based on a research paper, the talk examines the context of business models in digital media, and the changing role of copyright. It also contains an in-depth analysis of the business-model-copyright narrative. Viewers will be able to critique policy debaters.
We hope you find them useful.