Comment by jcoffland

This is probably an unpopular opinion on HN but I don't think patents should be transferable. If only the inventor were allowed to benefit from a patent it would work closer to the original intent of the patent system which was to incentivise creators. Since then it's purpose has been perverted into a right to own IP. Ownership of IP only benefits lawyers and patent trolls. Please note that I'm not talking about trade secrets which are another thing altogether.