// Definition
The contentious discussion around intellectual property rights in cannabis, including whether extraction processes, growing techniques, and hash-making methods should be patented, copyrighted, or shared as open knowledge.
// From the Episode
Major debate between Bubbleman, Skunkman Sam, Todd McCormick, and Mark Scialdone. Sam declared himself 'the Beatles of extraction' and 'the god of dry sift.' Mark explained that trade secrets (like Coca-Cola's formula) can be more valuable than patents. Todd argued for open sharing like the Grateful Dead's taping culture. Sam spent $900K on patents while Todd spent $35 on copyright. Mark cautioned that 'prophetic patents' can contain theoretical results never actually demonstrated. GW Pharma and Mechoulam patents were cited as accessible scientific literature.
// Source
Ep. 109 Hash Church CVII 107 →