2006-09-19 17:50:07 · 5 answers · asked by Brien 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
I am a free technology advocate, patents stop anyone from improving upon an initial design. Someone can't make a better machine, but has to make a whole new one, which might take a lot of resources and money. This is anti-technology. Non-patented technolgy can still make a person a lot of money and encourages progress and prevents a company from monopoling on something.
2006-09-19 19:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by blclionel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure. People get patents for inventions with no parts. And unlike copyrights, patents aren't automatic.
2006-09-19 17:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to protect what you have invented, you will be wise to apply for a patent. Although it is a long process, it will be worth it in the long run if it is granted and used by big business.
2006-09-19 18:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by fijisun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't NEED a patent at all. However, if you don't get one, anyone can steal your idea.
2006-09-20 02:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a paper clip? Yes.
2006-09-19 17:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by speakeasy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋