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2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Florida on
Q: Where do i go to discuss what i need for a US Patent.

Location best preferred

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Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark on
Q: Can I do something similar to this concept in Germany since a Colleague and I wanted to build a similar Facillity?

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.

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
answered on Jun 12, 2022

You should consult an intellectual property attorney to determine differences and similarities, assess IP rights and risk of infringement.

2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Colorado on
Q: Hi I had an idea for a product but I don't know how to go about securing the idea as my own.

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.

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: To whom do I submit an Application for a Patent for a Blanket product i.e., what is the web site address?

the blanket starts out as a pillow and unfolds into a blanket and then folds back again into a pillow

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Constitutional Law, Entertainment / Sports and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: Is fair use subject to interpretation regardless of facts?

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

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
answered on Mar 2, 2022

You should consult an attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Is the person who did the most experiments of the patent has the right to be on the patent inventorship?

In addition to doing the experiments, he was also responsible for designing the experiments and analysis, interpretation and presenting the data.

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Is this patent valid outside the U.S.? And what if we slightly change the design?
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Is this patent still valid?
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
answered on Nov 1, 2021

What patent are you referring to? Please provide a patent number.

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2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: I am not the inventor of this patent. Could you please help remove it from my patents or patent applications? Thank you!
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
answered on Oct 28, 2021

You are not mentioning what patent or patent application you are referring to. Please provide more details.

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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property for Ohio on
Q: Can I obtain a title of a vehicle left on my property ? The vehicle has been at my house for over 10 years.

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

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
answered on Oct 18, 2021

This forum is solely for intellectual property. You will need to contact an attorney who specializes in tangible property.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Florida on
Q: hi i was inquiring about if a patent is already out about something that i made at home then saw something similar to it

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?

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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

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Q: Hello, I am currently a housewife and I have an idea for a cleaning product. I would like to get the idea patented.

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

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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

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3 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Iowa on
Q: I need to know if this is breaching a Patent.

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

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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.

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4 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Florida on
Q: I have a display patent from 1993 I'd like to know if there's some way I can update it ?
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: Would it be possible to patent a refrigerated tear drop style camper?

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.

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Wisconsin on
Q: If I was to patent a swimsuit with built in spandex what legal barriers would I need to overcome?
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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.

3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: How long is a "patent pending" status good for and what happens after this period ?
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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

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3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: USE OF CANNABINOIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES GW pharmaceuticals Can I apply for a patent

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

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
answered on Jul 1, 2021

In general, processes for extracting cannabinoids are patentable. Having said that, you should hire a patent atto

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2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Is it an infringement on this patent to use ridges for a similar product?

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

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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.

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4 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for New York on
Q: How does one get an ideas manufactured,,I have an idea but not sure where to go from here.
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
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.

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