My mother sews and saw a product a few years back that was neat - She thought it would work better with a different design and material - however it serves the same purpose - the other company that has a patent-pending on it contacted us today and I was curious where we can find the exact info on... Read more »
It is hard to say without specifics, but if there is an activity like sewing that has been around for thousands of years, and a company comes up with a new product to help workers perform the activity better, the company will likely patent the product, as well as a method of using that product.... Read more »
Since I am thinking in investing in my country Albania?
If you want to operate a Built-A-Bear franchise in Albania, you need to contact the Build-A-Bear company. Typically, a franchisee in this type of retail establishment will be required by the company to invest heavily into the franchise. The company will in turn provide assistance in starting and... Read more »
I have an iON8024-xrp(HomeDepot 11/25/'19) from SJ and because their batterys only lasts 30mins I installed a lager capacity battery(6ah to 40ah) and it will not run because of the battery ID. I have sent them an NDA explaining that I have done it to ONLY have it run longer, and I am NOT... Read more »
Dear Rob, I am sorry that you have to deal with this. Unfortunately, they are not likely to respond to you.
As far as the legal view goes, there is really not much that you can do. You can't force them to disclose their proprietary information. There is no upside for them to give you... Read more »
Patent # 5133501 Adjustable Sprinkler Riser. I helped him develop it and created the prototype. He got the patent in his name. He is no longer interested in it . I would like to renew the patent in my own name, please.
Thank you.
Sorry, but that patent is long gone.
Your husband failed to pay the 3rd maintenance fee, so it expired in July 2004. Even if he would have paid it, it would be expired about 11 years ago.
I created a faster primality proving equation. Can I patent it?
No.
You cannot patent mathematical concepts. But you can patent a machine that relies on your particular primality test, or related products or methods.
We are designing a high heel that transforms into a flat and we use ridges in our design to help the flat shoe bend at two points to transform into a high heel. Though this is not the main design used to transform the high heel to a flat shoe in this patent, their shoe uses ridges as well to help... Read more »
I love answering questions here, but this is really something that you need to have a patent attorney take a look at.
You need to find a manufacturer that will make what you need.
Looks like a basic towel to me
Yes, it can be as simple as that. However, those are not eyelet holes, meaning that those holes have any function except for an ornamental function. These holes are not designed to hold a drawstring or whatever.
I am interested in making a chip (snack food) that is pressure popped but I believe the technology is patented. I found a manufacturer abroad for the machinery I would require.
The patent states: "The present innovations generally relate to the manufacture of food products, and more... Read more »
This is a very common question. A couple of points:
(1) What the patent covers and does not cover is defined by the claims. Those are the numbered paragraphs at the end of the patent.
The paragraph that you've copied sounds like it was under the heading Field of Invention,... Read more »
The good news is that if the patent is really expired, then you do not need to purchase the patent. Any that is in the patent is free for anyone to use for any purpose.
That is actually the whole idea behind patents: after the patent expires, anyone can use it.
Do you recommend any particular company to attend for preparation of patent bar ?
Firstly, you need to find out if you qualify to sit for the patent bar. Do you at least a BS from some hard-core science or engineering? You need to take a look through the USPTO website, which will guide you through the process.
But to answer your question, there are a number of courses... Read more »
In intellectual property ( patent and trade mark ) . I am looking for a mentorship. please let me know if you know an attorney who is interested to offer me a job or internship or metorship.
Thank you in advance .
Naz.
Congratulations on passing a state bar, Naz!
Although I can't offer you a job right now, here are a couple of points:
(1) You need to decide if you want to go into patent prosecution or patent litigation. Those are two separate practices. Although there are attorneys who... Read more »
Well, theoretically after the State Street decision such a patent should be possible. However, for several reasons, it will be difficult.
The biggest concern that I'd worry about in your position is what are you going to do with the patent after you get it? Do you have a bank? You... Read more »
There likely are some patents on this. The easiest way to determine this is to obtain one of these micrometers and look for a patent mark. Alternatively, you may want to discuss your question fully with a patent attorney to get you the advise that you require.
The price for drafting and filing a utility patent varies widely, but about $7,000 to $12,000 seems like a good ball park figure.
A manufacturer has more than 1800 active patents. The manufacturer produces more than 6000 products. How can I find out if they are patented for a particular item which I want to buy aftermarket brand?
You should look for a patent marking on the product or packaging that the product comes in. Although there is no legal requirement to put patent marking on products, a manufacturer that has so many patents would typically mark the product in order to take advantage of the notice requirement.... Read more »
Is it always good to claim 3 aspects in computer software related patent?
You have good observation skills.
An applicant can have has as many claims in the patent application as is desired. I've seen patents and patent applications with just one or two claims, but I've also seen patents with hundreds of claims. Typically, a patent has one or more... Read more »
Hartwall Long Drink designs
I do not know, but it is almost guaranteed that any company that supplies its products around the globe would have some sort of a protection on its products. Please do not copy it for your line of beverages without checking with your intellectual property attorney.
Sorry, but you cannot patent a mere idea. You need to have an actual invention.
Once you do have the invention (see your patent attorney what the difference between an invention and a mere idea is), then you need to figure out how you are going to make money on it. That is the hard part.
Now my nonprofit organization I've owned since 2007 the name of it is Hurley paranormal out of West Texas and her leaving my last name as a trademark but with these new business cards made 3D and digital is there anyway I can get a patent on that or is they already done this
Yes, if it your digital 3D business cards are novel and non-obvious then you should be able to get a patent on it.
If you have not disclosed your invention publicly before you apply for a patent, then you should be able to get a patent anywhere in the world. If you have disclosed it but... Read more »
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