Long Quote by Gordon Gould
“I would have had my patent long, long ago, and it would have run out long, long ago. I would have made, maybe, $100.000, much less that the patent has brought me now.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Patent History, 1990s
He regrets not capitalizing on his invention earlier, noting the missed financial gain and longer patent life.
In simple terms: He wishes he’d patented earlier for more money.
Key Takeaway
Consider timing and patent strategy.
Themes
regret
patents
timing
financial foresight
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
historical
personal
When to use this quote
- Entrepreneurship
- R&D
- legal strategy
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Intellectual property
opportunity cost
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- Could earlier filing have changed his career?
- What factors delay patent filing?
A Different Perspective
Patents can be undervalued initially, leading to missed opportunities.
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