After setting up eight companies and taking out over 400 patents.

Every time you see a lawsuit over patents between companies.

His work has led to over 80 journal publications and 7 patents.

He has published over a hundred papers, patents and books.

His research led to the publication over 400 papers and 33 patents.

He was responsible for over fifty patents obtained between the years 1902 to 1930.

Each holds over 15 patents protecting various aspects of their technology.

He has registered over 200 patents and produced 105 publications.

Thompson holds over twenty patents, most of which have been brought into production.

One reason why companies decide to use defensive publication over patents is cost.