Q: Is it possible to get a patent on an anti-gravity propulsion device without the United States government taking it away?
I was told by a patent lawyer that the US government would not permit such a patent to be in public view. This of course is discouraging. Is it true?
The inventor of this propulsion device would like to license various corporations and in various countries around the world with this new technology. Perhaps it would be best to bypass the United States patent process and enter the process from other countries. The inventor does not want any secret or exclusive license/sale agreements with any countries or military establishments. The inventor believes that private business and free trade should not be constrained by the United States Department of Defense or any other Department of Insecurity that would wish to acquire advanced technology for its exclusive benefit.
Is there a work around?
A:
Yes it is possible! The government (I believe it is the DoD) would screen the application (as they do all applications) for any technology that could threaten security/safety of the public. Given your brief description, it doesn't seem to fall into that category. That said, even if there were a restriction on filing, it by no means would prevent you from getting a patent on it...and likely profiting from its sale/license to the government! Cheers!
J.D. Houvener
Founder, Bold IP
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