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A senior engineer copies a competitor's patented circuit into the company's product to save time. A junior ECE notices this. What is the most appropriate first step for the junior ECE?

1. Copy more circuits to save even more time
2. Raise the concern with the senior engineer and management, pointing out the possible patent infringement
3. Sue the senior engineer personally
4. Ignore it because only managers are liable

Answer

B. Raise the concern with the senior engineer and management, pointing out the possible patent infringement

Solution

Patent infringement exposes the company to liability; ethical engineers raise such issues internally first.

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