Everyone Needs an Engineer!

Everything is a Remix

Ken Justice — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:07:14 +0000

A cornerstone of the patent system is the idea that inventors are creating something which has never before been created. Therefore, they should be granted a monopoly on the invention for a certain amount of time to “encourage innovation.” Why, if we didn’t provide this incentive, then nothing would ever be invented, goes the argument [...]

So How Do We Fix the Patent System?

Ken Justice — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:34:13 +0000

The following article proposes some great ideas for fixing the patent system. (If you haven’t check-out techdirt.com, I highly recommend doing so. They are always full of alternative views on protectionist business practices.) If the USPTO would implement even a few of these ideas then we would have a more sane patent system.

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Patents Cause Massive Loss of Innovation

Ken Justice — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:12:23 +0000

Motorola Deal Showing Massive Loss To Innovation Caused By Patents

Reposted from Techdirt.com

In response to Google’s deal to buy Motorola mostly for its patents (most people are now saying that the patents represented at least half the value of the deal), we’re seeing two responses. The first is that companies with lots of [...]

Ten Myths About Patents

Ken Justice — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:23:42 +0000

The following article shows some interesting perspectives on patents. I think most of these points are pretty valid and support my alternative concept of Nimble Inventing.

Ten Myths About Patents

Reposted from falkvinge.net.

Patents were an instrument during the guild era that regulated how knowledge could pass from master artisans [...]

Invent without Patents

Ken Justice — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:10:23 +0000

Why would I suggest that someone create their invention without going through the US patent process? I cut my engineering teeth performing design services in the patent industry, but eventually became frustrated with this incredibly slow and expensive patenting process. The inventors would spend thousands of dollars and multiple years attempting to patent their ideas without ever [...]

Create a WiFi HotSpot at Your Business!

Ken Justice — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:39:30 +0000

Have you ever considered creating a WiFi hotspot at your business to increase customer traffic? Many of us have, but unfortunately the task can be quite daunting.

Well, I have GREAT NEWS! I am now offering my services to set-up and manage your WiFi hotspot! For a small setup fee and a very reasonable monthly [...]

Five-Sentence Emails

Ken Justice — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:28:33 +0000

In my communications with one of the guys over at Pagelines a couple of weeks ago, I noticed the following footer on his email:

Q: Why is this email three sentences or less?
A: http://three.sentenc.es

Curiosity got the best of me, and I trusted the source, so I followed the [...]

Web Design and Computer Help Services Added

Ken Justice — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:10:47 +0000

I am excited to announce the addition of two new services to the Everyone Needs an Engineer arsenal: Web Site/Blog Design and Computer Help/Coaching.

These new services are a result of customer demand. While working in my core business area (new product development), I kept being asked if I could help in these areas as [...]

Ghostwriting services added!

Ken Justice — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:51:53 +0000

Boo! Ghostwriting? What is this, Halloween? No, I’m not talking about dressing in a white sheet and spraying graffiti on walls. I am now offering ghostwriting services, wherein I will write “stuff” for you, anonymously, as if you were the one doing the writing. I will convey your ideas in your tone of voice to [...]

Direct and Get Out of the Way

Ken Justice — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:50:40 +0000

“The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt

There is not much I can add to this insightful statement. I wish more “leaders” in more businesses would [...]