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Shuji Nakamura originally received only $200 from Nichia for the invention. He later received an $8.1M settlement.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/12/business/worldbusiness/12l...



I assume that in the USA or even in Europe with a restrictive contract, he would a minor reward at best?




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