| Q |
What if I discover a product that already
does what I want it to do? |
| A |
That product was someone else’s design
work. Include your discovery in your written submission,
but also discuss how your design takes the concept further
and is a new idea. |
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| Q |
How do I protect the intellectual property
rights of my design? |
| A |
Consult with MIT’s Technology
Licensing Office (TLO) and MIT's intellectual
property policies and the TLO's licensing
guide. You may also contact MIT Office
of Intellectual Property Counsel. Your presentation
slides will also be trademarked as your property. |
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| Q |
Will my prototype be returned to me? |
| A |
Yes, but with your permission, the ISN
would like to display the winning designs. |
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| Q |
Can I use this design to pursue additional
funding? |
| A |
Yes, this is highly encouraged! |
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| Q |
Do I have to use nanotechnology in my design? |
| A |
No. |
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| Q |
How do I find out more about what is and
is not currently used and why? |
| A |
The technical and military mentors associated
with each challenge are the best resource for finding
out the technical history. You should speak with them
at the kick-off session or through email. |
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| Q |
How does the information from the mentors
get distributed fairly? |
| A |
The ISN will provide a web-based, limited-access
bulletin board where correspondece of general interest
will be posted about the challenges. Be aware that your
question could be broadcast to all those intending to
submit an entry on the same challenge. Questions specific
to your design rather than the challenge will not be posted
on the bulletin board. |
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| Q |
Can I use the resources of the ISN to test
and build my prototype? |
| A |
The ISN does not be designate any lab equipment
or personnel to be available to support the Soldier Design
Competition, but please contact the Competition coordinator
to see if we can assist. |
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| Q |
Who funds the Soldier Design Competition, MIT or the Army? |
| A |
The majority of the funding for the Soldier
Design Competition, including the prize monies, comes
from MIT discretionary funds. There are also corporate
sponsors of the Competition. |
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Q |
How will the U.S. Military Academy be integrated into the Competition? |
| A |
USMA cadets will have the same challenges as MIT teams, but due to scheduling differences, will not participate in the semi-finals. However, they will participate in the finals alongside MIT teams. |
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| Q |
How can I get involved with helping the
ISN in organizing the contest? |
| A |
Email us at soldierdesign@mit.edu
– all help is appreciated! |
