Why did Gordon Gould have to endure a lengthy legal battle in order to receive a patent for his innovative laser idea concocted in 1957?
A. by 1957, several other scientists had filed patents ahead of him, but none of their laser inventions worked
B. he delayed applying to patent his idea, mistakenly believing he needed to have a working laser to apply
C. by 1957, his laser was no longer the inspiration of a single person.
D. by 1957, his laser technology overlapped previous laser patents.
Answer:B
Why did Gordon Gould have to endure a lengthy legal battle in order to receive a patent for his innovative laser idea concocted in 1957?
A. by 1957, several other scientists had filed patents ahead of him, but none of their laser inventions worked B. he delayed applying to patent his idea, mistakenly believing he needed to have a working laser to apply C. by 1957, his laser was no longer the inspiration of a single person. D. by 1957, his laser technology overlapped previous laser patents.
Explanation: Type: Multiple Choice