Then you get will into issues of what use actually is. What is a reasonable timeline for filing a patent, and getting it to market? What is a slow and methodica

Then you get will into issues of what use actually is. What is a reasonable timeline for filing a patent, and getting it to market? What is a slow and methodical development program vs. footdragging? What if the market for your product doesn't support profitable operation for your company, but someone else claims they can do it?