The Patent Wars

"Knowledge is a resource - just like petroleum"

Did you know that you can patent colours, numbers, plants and animals – and that 20% of your genes are patented and owned by private corporations? In a creative investigation, filmmaker Hannah Leonie Prinzler uncovers who profits from intellectual property, and who bears the economic and social consequences.

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Release Date

October 4, 2014

Status

Released

Original Title

The Patent Wars

Runtime

1h 20min

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Revenue

Language

English, German, Hindi

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