Fact: in·tel·lec·tu·al prop·er·ty protected by a patent is what is important and CMTH does know this that is why they filed the Patent (APPLICATIONS)
Fact: You must file a patent application before your are granted the patent
Fact: You protect your in·tel·lec·tu·al prop·er·ty by registering a trademark or copyright, (THE IMPORTANT PART... wait for it...) filing a patent, or by submitting a provisional patent application online!
Fact: Patents take time to be granted
Fact: Great list of the companies in·tel·lec·tu·al prop·er·ty