/technologies/businessofengineering/b/blog/posts/patents-for-dummies-5-things-every-engineer-should-knowIn today’s hyper-competitive technology landscape, a basic knowledge of patents is essential for any engineer who suspects that their current passion project could be the next big thing. Whether you&#39;re applying on behalf of your organisation or seekien-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/businessofengineering/b/blog/posts/patents-for-dummies-5-things-every-engineer-should-knowThu, 28 Jul 2016 15:21:38 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:a4331e46-de99-471d-887f-202f11d2acf1jw07521<p>Of the three products that are currently being marketed that Millie and I put together only one has a patent. In that case we sold the rights to a national marketer and they proceeded to patent the device under our names. We found that not being overly protective of the ideas provided a faster route to market. It seems almost impossible to break into the mass market without an established manufacturing and marketing organization. Our three products are in the Dental Equipment sector.</p><p>John</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=1756&AppID=96&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">