Week 5 Reading Reflection

1) What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words, what did you read that stood out the most as different from your expectations? 

• I was surprised to learn about the patent process. This has always been something that I wondered about but never actually knew how to file or secure a patent.

2) Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you.

• I did not find any part of this reading confusing.

3) If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?

• Are we allowed to trademark a company with a common or simple word as long as it is not taken? I would like to know if it has to be something complex or unique, or if it could be something like "Cork"?
• Is it ok to trademark a brand with a scientific word such as gravity, antigravity, or momentum? I would like to know if those popular terms could be used.

4) Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?

• I do not find myself disagreeing with anything the author has said.