I can recommend "Against Intellectual Monopoly" for more stories about how patents can be as much of a hindrance to innovation, as it is a stimulant. Personall

I can recommend "Against Intellectual Monopoly" for more stories about how patents can be as much of a hindrance to innovation, as it is a stimulant. Personally I don't think patents are worth it. It may help with a few innovations, but it's not worth the massive cost and bureaucracy, and for other innovations they may delay development by years.