Black People Made That! Intellectual Property and US Patents

The video explores the historical challenges black inventors faced in patenting their creations due to discrimination. It highlights stories of inventors like Ned, Henry Boyd, Benjamin Montgomery, and Benjamin Bradley, who innovated despite these barriers. The discussion extends to the importance of patents in the modern economy and features contemporary black inventors. The video concludes with a look at potential future inventions.

Explain the role of patents in the U.S. economy as discussed in the text.

What was the impact of the patent system on black inventors according to the text?

What inventions by black individuals were highlighted in the text, and what were their purposes?