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I have been studying a compound from Takeda in culture and in animals. The Takeda compound has unique actions on cells that not described nor predicted in the patent. Can I now make a user patent on the compound??
answered on May 23, 2020
Absolutely. They're called "method of treatment" patents.
I'm very familiar with them and help you prepare an application for filing with the USPTO.
answered on Jan 22, 2020
Nope, your brand and your product are two separate trademarks and would need two separate trademark registrations.
Even though you can't physically see air, it is composed of several components that it's created from such as nitrogen and oxygen.
answered on Jan 22, 2020
You cannot claim something natural. It has to be manmade.
You can claim a machine or device that uses air. For instance, a hot air balloon.
I have a brand and I want to put out a product called the universal socket. I just found out there's a patent on this product, but could I still use it? Do I have to pay in order to use the patent?
answered on Jan 22, 2020
Short answer - it depends.
As a patent attorney, I would want to look at what actually is claimed in the patent vis-a-vis your product.
But if it's a case of clear infringement, it might be best to ask the patentee for a license.
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