In anticipation of forming Netcom, Inc., on January $1,$ Paul, one of three promoters signs an agreement to purchase a patent from ABC Inc. Netcome, Inc. was never formed.

b$.$ Assume that Netcom, Inc. was formed and on March $1$ filed various documents to ensure its ownership of the patent was reflected in the records of the U$.$S$.$ Patent and Trademark Office. Netcom, Inc. would like to sue Integra, Inc. for infringing the patent on February $1.$ May it do so$?$ When, if at all, did Netcom's rights to the patent arise? Why?