As developers, we spend most of our time thinking about runtime complexity, clean architecture, and system scalability. But there is a parallel track that is just as critical to building sustainable technology: Intellectual Property (IP) law.
I recently attended an incredibly insightful IP training session at Zone01 Kisumu. It made me realize that understanding how software is legally protected, owned, and shared isn’t just for corporate lawyers—it’s an essential skill for the modern engineer.
Here is a technical breakdown of the four biggest pillars we covered and why they matter to your codebase.
Copyright vs. Patents: Protecting the Expression vs. the Idea
One of the most common points of confusion in tech is the difference between copyrighting code and patenting software.
