Chapter 332
In the early days of the promulgation of the Patent Act in Huxin Town, there were very few civilian responders, and most people were skeptical about it. After the initial novelty, the public generally believed that this was the intention of the lord. Protecting one's own inventions is what makes this famous. This is completely normal. Since ancient times, people with some skills will not easily teach others their own skills. Presumably the lord Earl Grayman cannot escape this rut and watch others use their inventions to make profits. But it makes no one feel good if they don't moisturize themselves.
But Paul Grayman is a lord, and he can certainly ask others to obey his laws. As for himself? Will the lord be bound by the decrees he issues? This is ridiculous.
Therefore, those who came to apply for patents in the early stage were basically fame-seeking people who used some unexplained things to gain fame. Paul had to instruct the Government Affairs Council that accepted the applications to strictly control the situation and strictly prohibit abuses.
"I think we can give it a try. The lord must be serious about it"
In a classroom at Wyss College, a group of people were sitting around the table discussing the patent bill. One of the students named Jim said with bright eyes.
Nick, who was sitting opposite him, hesitated: "I believe that the Lord's decree is not just for fun, but... just..."
The group of students ended immediately. After working in geographical surveying and mapping in Emden, I returned to Lake Town and learned about the patent act. Someone immediately proposed to apply for a patent for the [lens rangefinder] they invented during the surveying and mapping period. Their research found that in the patent system announced by the Government Affairs Council, such inventions created by the collective efforts of many people can apply for team patents.
"Just? Just what? Nick, what are you still hesitating about?"
Jim shouted dissatisfied that he was the first to propose patenting the rangefinder. Ever since he learned about the patent law, Jim felt like the stool under his butt had needles and he couldn't sit on it at all. He always felt that someone would apply for a patent for the rangefinder before them - it was not impossible. Weiss College sent surveying and mapping teams to many places under the jurisdiction of the Government Affairs Council, just in case other teams were in the surveying and mapping process. A flash of inspiration came... Oh my god, the white silver coins are going to be cheaper than others.
In Emden, the senior officers headed by Bryce showed strong interest in their lens rangefinder, saying that it was very helpful for artillery and scouts. From this point of view, if they could get the patent If you get it, won't you be able to make money while lying down? Is there a more stable client in the world than the Army of Arda?
Jim even wondered maliciously whether the military would apply for the patent first? After all, those artillerymen and officers had also been exposed to lens rangefinders, and the patent law did not impose any restrictions on the identity of the applicant.
So he was very dissatisfied with Nick's hesitation, but there was nothing he could do about it, because you played a major role in the invention and improvement of the tester.
Nick raised his head and said hesitantly: "But without that mysterious letter, we wouldn't have thought of using lenses to improve rangefinders. We applied for a patent without finding the writer. , I think it’s too inappropriate.”
The initial version of the rangefinder invented for the artillery showed great inconvenience in practice, and the measurement accuracy was also poor. When they were thinking hard about ways to improve it. , received an unsigned letter, which described in detail the idea of using telescopes to improve rangefinders. After many experiments, Nick and others finally achieved certain results. The artillerymen finally no longer need to drag long ropes and need many People cooperated to measure the distance. However, they really couldn't figure out who wrote the letter. The person who knew geometry so well was probably someone from Wyss College, or someone from some relevant departments of the military or the Government Affairs Council. The latter two were the most likely. Otherwise, they would not know the difficulties they encountered.
"Why do you care about that..."
The students were divided into two groups and debated whether to apply for a patent immediately.
"Classmates, what are you discussing?"
A beautiful girl came from outside, and a pretty figure entered the classroom. Everyone turned around and saw that it was Ms. Betty, the head of the Education Bureau of the Government Affairs Council and their dean.
"Good day, Ms. Betty." The students greeted her one after another. After Eileen took over Weiss College, she was conscientious in improving teaching quality and daily management, recruiting teachers, dividing classes, refining courses, strict examination system, etc... Weiss College is no longer the same as when Paul founded it. Caotai Banzi can be regarded as a formal school in all aspects.
Although this beautiful lady is very young, even younger than some students in the college, she is still respected by everyone in the college. In addition, her scholar status and knowledge, especially in linguistics, are also admired by everyone. Everyone knows that the recently popular telegraph communication project was designed and presided over by Ms. Betty.
"Ms. Betty, it's like this..."
Nick stood up and told Erin their troubles on behalf of his classmates.
"Oh? Can you show me the letter?" Eileen became interested. Nick took out the letter and handed it to her.
After just reading a sentence or two, Irene almost laughed. The writing style and the deliberately concealed handwriting in the letter were so familiar to her.
Why not sign her name? Irene was a little confused.
After continuing to read it calmly, Irene said to the students: "I suggest you boldly apply for a patent. I recognize the handwriting on this letter. It is a friend of mine. I'm sure he would be very happy to see you get a patent."
"But..." Although the dean said this, several students, including Nick, still had doubts, "Can't you introduce it to us. ? We want to talk to him, and he should have a share in the patent."
"No need." Erin waved her hand: "It's not convenient for my friend's identity to be disclosed, so there is no need to let him participate. ”
Everyone speculated that he was someone doing secret work?
"Thank you, Madam Dean." Jim smiled happily and nudged Nick next to him with his elbow. "The lady has already confirmed it, what are you still hesitating about?"
< br>"This...Okay, let's write the application now."
Nick finally agreed. In fact, he was also very eager to apply for a patent, but he couldn't pass the previous hurdle.
The classroom suddenly became lively.
"We can build a factory to mass-produce rangefinders and supply them to the military and civilians. The market must be very broad."
"However, it must cost a lot of money to build a factory, and we have to hire people..."
"Then... build a small workshop first, and then build a factory after earning the first pot of gold."
"The rangefinder requires a telescope, and its patent belongs to the Lord. Don't forget it. ”
“Can’t we just pay the usage fee...”
"Haha, although the structure of this thing is simple, but with the protection of the lord's law, we are not afraid of others imitating it."
Everyone was talking about it, imagining the bright future.
Looking at the excited people, Erin felt a burst of relief in her heart. The law must be used to protect and promote technological progress - this is a sentence that Paul often talks about, and now it has finally begun to bear fruit.
(End of this chapter)