[bigsnip]
> All the great inventions were not done because somebody was paying the
> inventor to do that, but because the inventor's creativity, dedication
> and effort to do the extra step, most of the time to just feel happy and
> joyful that something extra was done, ended up in things that all the
> humanity enjoys today.
[snip]

Throwing all these noble causes aside. How do you think a patent should be
rewarded?

I realize that to most employers this is a normal result of having employees
but it would stimulate people to excel in what they do if they where
rewarded/appreciated.

I have a few small ones and a big one (applied for but still a number of
weeks away from issuance) that will save millions per year to my company and
bring in an additional few million per year in royalty's for my employer,
yet it is customary at this company to pay $1000 split with all involved
with the invention.


Peter