Jonathan and Poul's work at the Axelsen & Nielsen Company remained unchanged despite the looming lawsuit. They continued to deal with clients and oversee the production of their products, unfazed by the legal battle ahead. To them, the lawsuit was nothing but a frivolous claim made by James Russell, who believed he was the sole inventor of the incandescent light bulb, disregarding the contributions of countless scientists, engineers, and other professionals.
However, they knew that the upcoming court battle would soon prove Russell wrong. For the time being, though, they had a business to run and a counselor to meet.