In regard to the arguments espoused by the critics of the U.S. patent system and the advocates
Question:
In regard to the arguments espoused by the “critics”
of the U.S. patent system and the “advocates” of the U.S. patent system, with which of the points of view do you agree? Thinking as an entrepreneur, use your own words to state why you think the critics or the advocates have a stronger point of view.
Here’s a question that a panel of judges decided: Can a company patent how it makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? More specifically, in this instance, judges considered whether J. M. Smucker’s method of making Uncrustables—which is a crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich sealed inside soft bread—is worthy of legal protection against imitators. While the nature of this case is interesting, the legal rulings resulting from the case have broader implications. At stake is how generous the patent office should be in awarding patents—an issue with solid arguments on both sides.
Step by Step Answer:
Entrepreneurship Successfully Launching New Ventures
ISBN: 9781292255330
6th Global Edition
Authors: R. Duane Ireland, Bruce R. Barringer