For more information, see my columns in Upside and Electronic Design. Also, a small group of inventors has been opposing Brown's steam roller. In researching our next book, Engines of Prosperity, my co-author, Dr. Gerardo Ungson found Americans don't think so. Others build and use institutions for competitive advantage. It works superbly.
Patents are our institutional advantage.
Used with permission. Mr. Trudel is a management consultant. This article originally appeared in his newsletter, Business Innovation Update, 4th quarter 1995, where it was titled The Great Patent Sell Out. Mr. Trudel may be reached at 33470 Chinook Place, Scappoose, OR 97056. HR 3460, the great patent sellout, is on the House floor and could be voted on anytime after the 4th of July holiday recess.