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Re:IBM sues Airbnb for patent royalties by Viliam1234 on Thursday March 12, 2020 @04:31PM (#22561399)
Another possible scenario: You spend years cracking a new invention. A company you are currently working for files a patent, and then fires you. You are no longer allowed to use the knowledge that is in your head.

I think this scenario is more realistic.

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Re:IBM sues Airbnb for patent royalties by freejazz on Monday March 16, 2020 @12:48PM (#22594343)
In this scenario, if they actually stole your invention without a valid IP assignment clause in your work agreement/contract, then the law absolutely provides a way for you to make this claim and enforce it via a court of law. Without the patent system, how exactly do you think the inventor would fare here?
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