The Patent Wars (2014)
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.
Director: Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 4, 2014
Screenplay
Editing: Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, हिन्दी
Original Language: en
Keywords
social issues
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Patent Wars about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Patent Wars?
- The Patent Wars was directed by Hannah Leonie Prinzler.
- How long is The Patent Wars?
- The Patent Wars has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Patent Wars?
- The Patent Wars is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Patent Wars produced?
- The Patent Wars was produced in Germany.