How do you ensure that a flash of inspiration does not end up burning you? How far can you actually go before you go over the edge? And how can you give even castles in the air a solid foundation? These are questions for which we have 16 rock-solid answers. In German, English, Spanish, and, if you want, even in legalese. 16 strong personalities with a weakness for good questions.
Dr. Bernd Christian Janssen
The most curious patent law? If a cook in ancient Greece invented a new, delicious dish around 700 BC, no one was allowed to make use of the invention within a year – only the cook themself. During this time, the cook took the profits from the dish, and all the other cooks competed to outdo their invention.
Dr. Fabian Müller
How do I start the day? Exercise in the fresh air with my dog. It’s wonderful and good preparation for all the mental activities that will follow throughout the day.
Dr. Anatol Spork
How do I view the patent system? The patent system gives humankind technical progress, the inventor due recognition, the patent holder a temporary monopoly right for disclosing the invention, and the patent attorney one of the best jobs in the world.