A Patentable Device: Answer D

While working for your company, you invent a device that has a potential for making you wealthy. You used the company's lab and test facilities but did the work on your own time. What do you do with your invention?

Answer D: Contact those companies who would have interest in your invention and sell it to the highest bidder.

Lockheed Martin's Comment: -10 points

This violates company policy.

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