1. Omar has invented a new type of pedometer, which he displayed at a fitness convention. Steph attended the convention and filed a patent application for an identical pedometer six months after the convention on June 15. Two months later, Omar filed his patent application for the pedometer. Omar's application was refused on the basis that it is not novel. What might Omar do?
2. Angie has been working with Bailey on a new type of child-resistant looking cap for medicine containers. Angie contributed to one claim, and Bailey contributed to the other 22 claims. Discuss whether the parties are joint inventors.
3. After Angie and Bailey finished work on their invention and were on vacation, a friend, Mira, continued to tinker with the invention to improve its functioning. Discuss whether the parties are joint inventors.
4. Carlos, an inventor, instructed a friend, Damon, to conduct tests and experiments on Carlos's invention pursuant to Carlos's instructions. Discuss whether the parties are joint inventors.
5. Franklin and James are joint inventors. Why is it important for them to have a written agreement outlining their rights to the invention?
6. Identify one advantage of licensing a patent rather than assigning it.