The static nature of current IP laws and the focus on protecting individual rights can create an environment that hinders the free flow of ideas and collaboration necessary for innovation. In fields like technology and medicine, there can be a dense web of existing patents (often referred to as "patent thickets"), making it difficult for innovators to develop new products or processes without infringing on existing patents. This complexity can stifle innovation by making it risky and costly to bring new technologies to market.

The principle of private property allows companies and individuals to exert exclusive control over their patented technologies, even when such innovations have the potential to benefit humanity and the planet at large, such as sustainable energy solutions and life-saving vaccines. The existing IP framework, which prioritizes exclusivity and profit maximization, reinforces practices of hoarding and exclusion. This often comes at the cost of innovation and the generative potential of collective intelligence.

All innovations are treated as equal under the current IP regime, irrespective of their potential impact or criticality to planetary survival. Instead, the IP system often prioritizes private ownership and profit over the collective good, potentially blocking access to essential technologies that are vital for addressing global challenges.