May 20, 2011-  Nokia has launched an initiative called ”Invent with Nokia”  to encourage people to submit invention ideas to the company in exchange for potential compensation.  According to program information provided by the company,  “If Nokia notifies you within four months that it is interested in your invention, Nokia will have the right to apply for a patent based on your invention.  In return, you will be eligible for a financial reward.  Nokia’s business is very diverse, and the inventions we review are similarly broad.  Whilst we take a common approach to valuing and rewarding our partners, there will be some variability. In principle you will be eligible for an award if we apply for a patent based on your invention.  You may be eligible for a further award depending on the success of the product and the level of award you choose at the patent application stage.”