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answered on Apr 7, 2021
You can't reinstate old patent. Here is the idea behind patents: the inventor discloses his invention to the public, and in turn the public (via the government) allows the inventor to keep others from making or using his invention for a limited time. After the limited time expires,... View More 
External jets face opposite direction operated with water. Used on sludges 2 clean & for hydro excavation.
answered on Mar 30, 2021
No attorney on this site is going to give you a definite answer to any specific legal question, but "Hydra-Bore" does not appear to be listed as a federal trademark. So that is the good news.
You have to be careful though. If the new product is something that the name suggests,... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2021
Yes, you should be able you, provided that the design is new and not obvious. Given that there are hundreds of different wedding stationery designs, and there may be other stationery in form of a magazine, it may be tough to get the design patent. You need to talk to a patent attorney.
There is only one source of a patented filament for 3d printing. I have come up with a simple way to print the filament, creating a potentially profitable product. It is a novel idea for printing the filament, but a common way of producing similar products.
answered on Mar 9, 2021
If you came up with a new way of making a filament that is know, then, yes, that is potentially patentable. Your patent would not cover the filament, but it will cover the method.
But there is a problem. The problem is that if you take a known method to make a known product, it will be... View More
I made a crocheted design of the famous reversible octopus that I was hoping to sell but was told I couldn’t because the design is patented. But when I look on Etsy and Amazon, there are plenty of sellers selling products that are identical. How is that legal?
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Maybe the patent owner licensed the design to a number of sellers. Or maybe the sellers buy the product from the patent owner. Or maybe the sellers on Etsy ignore the Cease and Desist letters. Of maybe the person who told you about that you could not sell it is wrong.
In any case, if... View More
I am the principal inventor for application. The other co-invertors can be viewed " Patents by Inventor NAME" few days after the publication (01/21/2021). However, I cannot see mine? Any idea, how I can activate mine? Thank you
answered on Mar 9, 2021
I don't speak for Justia, but many databases take a few months to get updated. This is normal.
Hi,
I thought this would be a quick and easy question for someone here who wanted to help. Unfortunately, I'm not really in a financial situation to hire an attorney/lawyer.
I'd like to publish a book with the title "___ for Potato Heads" similar to one of those... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
No, sorry, you'll likely cannot use "____ for Potato Heads" as a series title.
Why don't you do what the Beatles did when they wanted to record "Dr. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band"? Just work rework it from "___ for Potato Heads" to "__ for... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Yes, they can be.
But if you are just taking compostable material that is already made, and making them into mailers that are pretty much the same as mailer that already exist, then you are not going to get a patent. You are going to have to do more.
I left a company.
Now, i see that they register a patent in USA, after I left the company. I never give any permission to register the patent in US territory.They can regist a patent, where I am as inventor, in USA without my permission?
answered on Mar 9, 2021
This is a very common question.
A scientist or an engineer works for a company to invent and develop new products that will make money for the company. The scientist/engineer invents, and the company pays the scientist/engineer for the work, just like any other worker. The product of... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Congratulations on a workable idea!
You should also be congratulated about worrying about patents now, and not after your product (or service) has hit the market, when it would be too late to patent your invention.
To answer your question, you need to get a business plan together.... View More
For example, what is the duration of a patent 10640679
answered on Mar 9, 2021
16 Oct 2037.
(Most likely, anyway. Standard disclaimers apply.)
answered on Feb 15, 2021
You need to contact a patent attorney to get this done.
You most likely have two options depending what aspect of the license plate trim you are trying to protect. If you are trying to get coverage for the ornamental design of the trim, then you'll likely need a design patent. If you... View More
Do I require a patent, and or would I' be infringing on neck pillow patent. & can my design and purpose be protected as an IP 2B sold or licensed out?
answered on Feb 15, 2021
Whether you infringe and whether you need a patent are two different subjects.
With regards to infringing of a patent of another product you need to see a patent attorney, who will provide you with a non-infringement opinion. The patent attorney will take a look at your product and at the... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2021
Congratulations on starting a new business!
As you know, there are many legal hurdles that you need to deal with, including registering the business name, incorporation, zoning, health, hours of operations, employment, taxes, etc. You are to be commended that you are concerned about... View More
Biggest concern is how does one know if they are entitled. My last name references many land patents in MS.
answered on Feb 11, 2021
I am sorry, but patents in intellectual property deal with inventions, and not land patents. You are going to have to ask your question in the real estate group.
For example: Do A small wifi enabled physical gadget having 3 buttons for calling emergency services.
Infringes my IDEA of a simple similar gadget of a single button used to call 911?
answered on Feb 11, 2021
The basic idea behind the patent scheme is to advance the progress of the society. An inventor discloses his invention to the society for the benefit of the society, and in turn, the government grants a benefit to the inventor: a patent, which allows the inventor to keep others from practicing the... View More
How can I find out if it has any value.
answered on Jan 31, 2021
Patents that have issued in 1994 have no value at the present time, because they have expired.
answered on Jan 27, 2021
I am not going to give you an opinion on Niagen booster supplement containing naturally nicotinamide riboside (NR), because I do not know all the facts, but here are a few comments.
Generally, naturally occurring compounds are not patentable. Anyone can make, use, or sell such compounds.... View More
My question is about today's processes as far as patent search, type of patent required to protect our idea, securing our rights BEFORE leaking the idea to those who might steal it before we come to market, and resources on implementation and aligning with potentially existing cigarette... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2021
Congratulations on your new venture!
Yes, you need to apply for a patent before you present it, market it, sell it, or even talk about it in detail with anyone. Absolutely. You do not need to get a patent, but you need to apply for it. This is especially true because you will need to get... View More
I have seen many of these types of ice cube bags sold on amazon, but I want to clarify if I can fill them with my liquid and sell them.
answered on Jan 10, 2021
Well, yes, I think that this would be fine.
You are buying bags through Amazon from the holder (of licensee) of the patent, and putting your liquid in them and selling them to end users. The reason why there is a patent is so that the owner of the patent can keep others from making such... View More
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