Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] O/T Patent applications

Smoke,

I think I'd rather put bankers in your list instead of the doctors.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Baldwin" <steve@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] O/T Patent applications


>
> > It is a shame that the patent process often has little value to
> > the guy inventing in his garage.
> > Because guys in garages are the source of most technical innovation.
>
> I agree with everything you have said, but thought I should point out
> an instance where they are useful to the guy in the garage.
> If you want to turn your idea into a product and need to attract
> interest from potential manufacturers, business partners or financial
> investors, having "patent pending" or "patent applied for" in your
> business plan is a pretty big feather in your cap. It may not have
> any real use but at the first stage where people are glancing at
> business plans and throwing out 90% of them, the patent word can
> make the difference.
>
> Steve.
>
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