THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING

A Patentable Device

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?

• A Patentable Device: Answer A

  Take it to the legal department for determination of ownership rights and appropriate disposition.

• A Patentable Device: Answer B

  See a local attorney and have him file for a patent in your name.

• A Patentable Device: Answer C

  Submit your invention for consideration for award in your company's "ideas count" program.

• A Patentable Device: Answer D

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

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