[soperj]

And with patents no one who originates an idea gets screwed?

[DoreenMichele]

I said no such thing. Please don't put words in my mouth.

[soperj]

I didn't. It was a question.

[DoreenMichele]

The article under discussion covers the fact that patents aren't perfect in that regard. They cover the first person who stakes their claim, which may not actually be the originator.