I can haz patent?

[draconis]

It looks like one of my former employers finally got around to processing the paperwork on a patent application for a process I created for them. They own the patent, but I am listed as the inventor.

Comments

[devohoneybee]

*grins* you're very ... inventive.

[draconis]

::laughs:: thanks!

[senmut]

That's so neat!

[draconis]

Thank you!

God, I miss that team!

[devilc]

Go YOU!

[draconis]

Thanks! It was a really interesting project. I wish it had made it to fruition.

[alysswolf]

Way to go! Congrats.

[draconis]

Thank you! I'll admit, it feels kinda cool :-)

[warclaw.livejournal.com]

Yes, but that now means that despite the fact that you invented it, you now cannot re-use any distinct features from that process anywhere else without paying royalties or getting a release from the patent holder.

It's the same mentality that saw a whole bunch of musical artists sued by record companies for re-using licks and beat patterns, despite the fact that the finished products sounded almost nothing alike.

welcome to patent/copyright law.

[irishkate.livejournal.com]

Well done. I hope you never have any problems with copyright/patent law and in the meantime Woohoo you're an inventor!