There's a power asymmetry between large and small firms and it doesn't favor small firms in term of patents and IP. IP and patents protect big firms from compet

There's a power asymmetry between large and small firms and it doesn't favor small firms in term of patents and IP. IP and patents protect big firms from competition. Patents doesn't guarantee you business success. All it does is give you a seat at the negotiating table, the ability to countersue if one of those firms come after you. Otherwise, patents are worthless to small businesses.