On Wed, 19 May 1999 11:46:31 -0600 david_musick@juno.com writes:
>The full details of such a system have yet to be worked out by me, but
>I anticipate the development of companies which market ideas for
>creative people. Anyone could contribute ideas, and as the company
>sold the ideas, they would make money for themselves and their
>clients. It seems like this would be an effective way to promote
>creativity among humans.
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>I would appreciate any comments you have on this idea.
>
>David_Musick@juno.com
>
Buying an idea without knowing what it is is like buying 'a pig in a poke'. That's why patents are so widely used. The idea is rather fully disclosed by the patent; what is sold is a license to use the idea.
Ron Kean
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