Join Aidan McCullen as he welcomes legal expert Andrew Torrance to unpack the legal boundaries of user innovation. From patient-led healthcare inventions to the complexities of patent law, this episode guides inventors through what they can legally make, share, and sell.
Aidan McCullen and Eric von Hippel dive deeper into the concept of Free User Innovation. They explore the division of labor between users and producers, showcasing how pioneering users drive market creation while manufacturers refine and scale innovations. Through compelling anecdotes—from the origins of the heart-lung machine to the rise of mountain biking—this conversation unveils the critical role of user-led innovation in shaping industries.
Explore the fascinating world of free user innovation with Eric Von Hippel as he delves into how users independently create solutions to meet their own needs, transforming industries in the process. Learn the dynamics of this phenomenon and its implications for the future of innovation.