Irwin M. Jacobs Quotes & Sayings

At Linkabit, we put little effort and energy into patenting things. — Irwin M. Jacobs

The hinge is distinctly different, so when you look at it carefully, you recognize that it is its own unique design. — Irwin M. Jacobs

We try to preach innovation. We provide resources; we invite speakers in from universities to talk about new ideas. — Irwin M. Jacobs

When we began Qualcomm, it had become quite clear that it was very important to patent new ideas. — Irwin M. Jacobs

While I was at Cornell in engineering, I was an engineering co-op student, and that turned out to be very valuable because we'd go out every other term to work in industry and have that close association with industry. — Irwin M. Jacobs

I've always found it very important to do your homework first and then talk. — Irwin M. Jacobs