

Michael Mattioli
Law professor specializing in patents and antitrust law who provides historical context on Singer, patent pools, and legal implications for innovation.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 31min
The Invention Invention
Michael Mattioli, a law professor who studies patents and antitrust, gives historical context on Singer, patent pools, and legal rules shaping innovation. The conversation follows sewing-machine wars, how patent pools solved blocking patents, and the rise of modern standards like MPEG. Short stories connect 19th-century fights to today’s tech cooperation and regulation.


