Chapter 329：

In the early days of the Patent Act promulgated in Huxin Town, there were very few people responding, and most people were skeptical about it. After the initial novelty, the public generally believed that it was the lord who came up with such a patent to protect his own inventions. a hall of fame. This is very normal. Since ancient times, people with some skills will not easily pass on their housekeeping skills to others. Presumably the Earl of Graham, who is the lord, can't get rid of this pattern, watching others use his inventions for profit. But it doesn't make anyone feel better if they don't care about themselves.

But Paul Grayman is the lord, of course he can ask others to abide by his own laws, as for himself? Will the lord be bound by the decrees he issued? This is ridiculous.

Therefore, those who came to apply for patents in the early stage were basically swindlers who used some unknown things to gain fame. Paul had to instruct the Government Administration Council that accepted the application to strictly control the gates and strictly forbid making up the number.

"I think we can try it, the lord must be serious"

In a classroom at Wyss College, a group of people sat around a table discussing the patent bill, and one of them, a student named Jim, had bright eyes.

Nick, who was sitting across from him, hesitated: "I believe that the decree of Lord Dao is not for fun, it's just...just..."

This group of students just finished their geographic surveying and mapping work in Emden and returned to Huxin Town. Then they learned about the Patent Act. Someone immediately proposed to apply for the [lens rangefinder] they invented during the surveying and mapping period. into a patent. Their research found that in the patent system announced by the Government Administration Council, such inventions made by many people can apply for team patents.

"Just? Just what? Nick, what are you still hesitating about?"

Jim yelled in disapproval that he was the one who proposed patenting the rangefinder in the first place. Ever since he learned about the patent law, Jim felt that the stool under his buttocks seemed to have needles, and he couldn't sit on it at all. He always felt that someone would rush ahead of them to apply for the patent of the rangefinder - it is not impossible, Weiss College has sent surveying and mapping teams to many places under the jurisdiction of the Government Affairs Council, in case other teams are in the process of surveying and mapping A flash of inspiration... Wow, the white silver coins will be cheaper for others.

In Emden, the senior officers headed by Bryce showed a strong interest in their lens rangefinder, which is very helpful for artillery and scouts. It seems that if they can get the patent If you get it, won't you be able to lie down and make money? Is there a more stable client in the world than the army of Arda?

Jim even wondered maliciously whether the patent would be applied for first by the army? After all, those artillerymen and officers have also been in contact with the lens rangefinder, and the patent law does not restrict the identity of the applicant.

So he was very dissatisfied with Niko'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 in a hesitant tone: "But without that mysterious letter, we would never have thought of using a lens to improve the rangefinder. I think it's too inappropriate to apply for a patent without finding a letter writer. "

The initial version of the range finder invented for the artillery showed a lot of inconvenience in practice, and the measurement accuracy was not good. When they were thinking about the improvement strategy, they received an unsigned letter, which described in detail the use of The concept of improving the rangefinder with the telescope, after many experiments, the Nike people finally achieved certain results. The artillerymen finally did not need to drag long ropes and needed the cooperation of multiple people to measure the distance. However, they really couldn’t think of who wrote this letter. The person who knows geometry so well is likely to be someone from Weiss College, or someone from the military or some related department of the Government Administration Council. The latter two are the most likely. Otherwise, they would not know the problems they encountered.

"What do you care about those..."

The students were divided into two factions, arguing over whether to apply for a patent immediately.

"Students, what are you discussing?"

A charming girl came from outside, and a pretty figure entered the classroom. Everyone turned around and saw that it was Ms. Betty, the person in charge of the Education Bureau of the Government Administration Council and their dean.

"Good day, Ms. Betty." The students greeted her one after another. After Irene took over Weiss College, she has done her best to improve teaching quality and daily management, recruiting teachers, classifying classes, refining courses, strict examination system, etc... Weiss College is no longer the grassroots team that Paul started. Yes, it can be regarded as a formal school in every respect.

Although this beautiful lady is very young, even younger than some students in the academy, she is still respected by everyone in the academy. In addition, her academic status and knowledge, especially her attainments in linguistics, are also admired by everyone. Everyone knows that Ms. Betty designed and presided over the construction of the recently popular telegraph communication project.

"Ms. Betty, it's like this..."

Nick stood up and told Erin about their distress on behalf of his classmates.

"Oh? Can you show me that letter?" Irene became interested.

Nick took out the letter and handed it to her.

After reading only a few sentences, Irene almost laughed out loud. She was too familiar with the style of writing in the letter and the deliberately concealed handwriting.

Why didn't she sign her own name? Irene also couldn't figure it out.

After continuing to read it calmly, Irene said to the students: "I suggest that you apply for a patent boldly. I can recognize the handwriting on this letter. It is a friend of mine. I'm sure he must be very happy." See you patented."

"But..." Although the dean said this, several students including Nick still had doubts, "Can't you introduce us? We want to talk to him, and he should also have a share of the patent."

"No need." Irene waved her hand: "My friend's identity is not convenient to disclose, so there is no need to let him participate."

Everyone guessed, could it be someone engaged in secret work?

"Thank you, Ms. Dean." Jim laughed happily He nudged Nick beside him with his elbow, "Ma'am, you have already confirmed it, why are you still hesitating?"

"Well...well, let's write the application right 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 and mass-produce rangefinders for the military and civilians. There must be a lot of sales."

"However, it must take a lot of money to build a factory, and you have to hire people..."

"Then... build a workshop first, and build the workshop after earning the first pot of gold."

"The rangefinder needs a telescope, and its patent is the lord Rao, don't forget."

"We just need to 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 talked and imagined a bright future.

Irene looked at the excited crowd, and felt a surge of relief in her heart. Laws should be used to protect and promote technological progress—this is a phrase that Paul often talks about, and now it is finally bearing fruit.

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