1 Table of Contents: “...; US plant patents versus EU plant variety protection; Inventorship; The patent application; Costs...”

2 Table of Contents: “... -- Protect it (step three): keep thieves away -- Pitch it (step four): make 'em want it bad -- Make it (step...”

3 Table of Contents: “... Uncertainty Instead of Protecting Against It -- McDonald's French Fries, Various Cattle, and Urgent Customer...”

4 Table of Contents: “... -- Protection from Energy Vampires -- Energy Vampires: A Word of Caution -- Dealing with Energy Vampires...”

5 Table of Contents: “... Name; Show Proof That It Works; Protect and Control Your IP; Codify Your Lessons Learned: A Quick...”

6 “... are low * Fear'people are paralyzed; the threat of layoffs makes them focus on protecting their jobs...”

7 “... have developed deflector shields to protect themselves. Only a privileged few organizations are allowed...”