The agreement would likely be private, so as long as both parties keep their mouth shut about it (which they're incentivized to do), there is little risk for them.
Personally, I see this as a great potential bonus source of revenue for the inventor down the road, selling the right to use their patent offensively.
Most companies won't do it though, since it restricts the potential market for their patent IP, which decreases the value of their assets on their balance sheet.
Personally, I see this as a great potential bonus source of revenue for the inventor down the road, selling the right to use their patent offensively.
Most companies won't do it though, since it restricts the potential market for their patent IP, which decreases the value of their assets on their balance sheet.