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answered on Sep 11, 2022
You may start at the US Patent and Trademark Office website (USPTO. org) to get general information about patenting an invention. The next step would be to consult a Patent attorney who can guide you through the process and advise you based on the invention you wish to Patent. Sometimes it is... View More 
We wanted to build our own Interactive Game Facility with 2 Rooms that host a similar game although the Coding would be done by us.
We also wanted to incorporate other Reflex and Arcade Games.
answered on Jun 12, 2022
You should consult an intellectual property attorney to determine differences and similarities, assess IP rights and risk of infringement.
I want to eventually sell my idea to a company who could produce it. But I want o have my idea secured as my own so that it doesn't get stolen.
answered on Apr 2, 2022
You should consult a patent attorney to see if your idea could be put into practice and be a patentable invention. A patent attorney can also assist in doing a patentability evaluation of your invention.
the blanket starts out as a pillow and unfolds into a blanket and then folds back again into a pillow
answered on Mar 19, 2022
If you are seeking to obtain a patent in the United States, you should submit your patent application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO. GOV). Please make sure that the application complies with all requirements. If you are unsure, you should contact a patent attorney who... View More
If I record a full cover (track and vocal) of a popular song, and release it on social media with no compensation, no expectation of compensation, no request for monetary support, strictly for the purpose of exhibition, entertainment, and to receive interaction (comments and/or likes) from viewers,... View More
In addition to doing the experiments, he was also responsible for designing the experiments and analysis, interpretation and presenting the data.
answered on Feb 6, 2022
To be named as an inventor on a patent, a person must have intellectually contributed to the invention described in at least one claim. A lab technician who runs all experiments may be named as an inventor if he/she devised some questions and experiments on their own to address a point of interest... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Since you don't specify the patent number, I assume your question relates to a U.S patent. Patents issued in the United States are only valid in the United States.
You will need to contact a patent attorney to determine if your proposed modifications are novel and non-obvious over... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2021
What patent are you referring to? Please provide a patent number.
answered on Oct 28, 2021
You are not mentioning what patent or patent application you are referring to. Please provide more details.
I had left my friend borrow 5,000 almost 15 years ago. To ensure they would pay me back he left me with his vehicle that was valued at almost 60,000 back in 2006. He never returned and I have not been able to get ahold of him by phone or by mail. Please advise I am in the state of Ohio. I know I... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2021
This forum is solely for intellectual property. You will need to contact an attorney who specializes in tangible property.
ear straps for a binky for babys attached to the side wholes of the binky. i would like to actually create something like this and see its already out but wanted ,ore information on it. i saw clips that you clip onto the binky but i was to have mine built in and mass produce. can you help me please?
answered on Oct 13, 2021
You will need to contact a patent attorney to determine if your product would infringe on a patented product. Perhaps the patent you saw has already expired or no longer valid, but there may be other patented products that you may be at risk of infringing. It is important to determine the... View More
I just don't have any idea where to start? I need to get the idea made into something physical that can sell. I also don't want to lose the opportunity to make the idea mine so that someone else can't steal it from me. I have never heard of this kind of product before so I guess I... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2021
A good place where to start familiarizing yourself with the patent process and patentability issues is the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website. Once you are familiar with the process, you may want to contact a patent attorney. Some attorneys offer a first 30 minute free... View More
For school, I am planning a a Solar Array for the roof a vehicle such as a Pickup Truck or Van. My idea is similar to an existing patent, Patent Publication Number 20180175785, however my idea is smaller in size, by more than half, and designed for a different purpose, renewable energy generation... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2021
The issue is how different is your invention from other products claimed in patents and patent applications, or disclosed in the literature. You should consult a patent attorney to assist you with a patentability evaluation of your product.
answered on Aug 25, 2021
If your patent issued in 1993 it expired in 2010, unless its term was extended by the USPTO because of delays in prosecution or for other reasons.
If you want to update your invention, you will need to file a new patent application, but your changes will need to be novel and non-obvious... View More
I would like to attempt a new business idea that would involve a utilizing a refrigerated tear drop camper style trailer and would like to know if there is any proprietary rights to this.
answered on Aug 2, 2021
It would be best to hire a patent attorney to do a patentability search. But in the meantime you may want to check databases such as Google Patents and the USPTO web site by entering the terms that best describe your invention.
answered on Jul 22, 2021
You have to make sure that your product is novel and non-obvious over similar products and that you are not infringing other patented swimsuits. You should consult a patent attorney.
answered on Jul 8, 2021
"Patent Pending " means that an application for a patent has been filed for the particular product, system or method with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The status "Patent Pending " ends with the final disposal of the application by the USPTO, which... View More
I’ve developed a few process to extract cannabinoids from the cannabis plant and after reviewing GW patents am I able to apply for any patent concerning cannabis?
Thank you
answered on Jul 1, 2021
In general, processes for extracting cannabinoids are patentable. Having said that, you should hire a patent atto
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... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2021
It is not clear from your question what patent you are referring to. It would be best to consult a patent attorney to analyze the claims of the patent in question and assess the risk of infringement and whether you should design around the patented product.
answered on Jun 6, 2021
If you are interested in protecting your product before you start selling, you should contact a patent attorney to determine if your product is patentable and, if so, prepare and file a patent application.
Liliana Di Nola-Baron, J.D., Ph.D.
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