Learning Activity #2 1) What is the “Shop Rights Doctrine”? 2) How and why did it originate?

3) Analyze the following scenario: Upon graduation from college, Edison was hired by a major chemical company. During the time when he was employed by the company, Edison discovered a synthetic oil that could be manufactured at a very low cost. What rights, if any, does Edison’s employer have to the discovery? Why?  Do you agree?