BackGround Information: You are the inventor of an automated tool that interfaces with your car's On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system and uses a smart phone to automate the scheduling of maintenance, track driving habits (e.g., fuel efficiency, speed, average trip length, etc.), and provides an online reporting mechanism for the car owner.
Question: This device includes a combination of hardware and software as well as integration with external systems (e.g., Google Maps, mobile device contacts and email, KellyBlueBook.com, Edmunds.com, etc.). Your initial development of this system involved reverse-engineering an ODB II device that you purchased from Amazon.com, identifying the core functions of that device, and developing your own functionality and design improvements for usability. Describe the Intellectual Property concerns your company may face with this reverse-engineering approach.