In Ireland, employees and researchers in both private companies and universities create valuable patents and innovations, but under current law, they receive no compensation or recognition. This discourages creativity and innovation, harms morale, and keeps Ireland’s talented workers from getting their fair share of the wealth they help create.
Other countries like Germany and Japan already offer fair compensation for inventors, which drives even more innovation. It’s time Ireland did the same—starting with a legal right for inventors to share in the success of their own creations. Ensuring fair treatment for inventors benefits not just individuals, but the country as a whole, by fostering a more vibrant and competitive research and development environment.
