IonQ Inc (IONQ)

[IanFromSI]

For the most part, very well said.

With respect to patents in a fast moving technology sector, patents can be essential (for example, in the emerging biotech area) ..

However, it’s vital to have the best patent lawyer and you need patents that generate enough revenue that other corporations want to steal your IP. Momenta pharmaceutical (MNTA) lost two potential blockbusters in a row even though they had patents but not the best patent lawyers.

If a company has minimal or no revenue and no prospect of profits anytime soon, the patents can be nothing more than a cost with very few, if any benefits.

IMO