To Myneni, a patent is not only a means of recognition, but it is also a way to safeguard from those who would try to prosper from his ideas and inventions without the proper permission. SURA's policy regarding patents is one that benefits the organization and the inventor. The process can take several years and cost thousands of dollars. Once administrative costs have been paid, SURA equally splits the royalties from the patent with the inventor, she adds. Although Myneni admits that he did not conceive the original concepts for some of his inventions, he thinks that it is his ability to bring the idea to life which is deserving of the patent.
Many inventions come from ideas that have already been formed.