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But in that case IBM can license the invention from you, which is also the idea of a patent. And instead of negotiating a selling price you would negotiate a li
by yason 7y ago
But in that case IBM can license the invention from you, which is also the idea of a patent. And instead of negotiating a selling price you would negotiate a licensing price.
- soneil 7y agoDoes that realistically make a difference? The only difference between selling it for $x or leasing it for $(x/3) (assuming GP's proposition to dramatically reduce the term), is whether they want exclusivity, whether they can back out of a lease early), and who shoulders the costs of defending it. At that point you've made little difference to how patents affect the industry, you've just increased the administration for the inventor.
- themacks 7y agoIt would mean IBM couldn't sue someone for violating it.