The referral programme is the heart of the Patennetwork and offers the network sponsor a very exciting opportunity to become socially involved and to make a contribution to society and to himself. It is important to approach it from the right motives. The honest desire to actively remove barriers oneself and to show other people the necessity and benefits of the Patennetwork is the best multiplier. Being able to earn money with the Patennetwork can be a motivator, but it must never be fuelled with exaggerated and misleading statements! The difference between legal referral networks and illegal snowball or pyramid schemes is often not immediately apparent to the layperson and it is the responsibility of the referrer to convey this correctly and point out the income disclaimer.