Q: RFID Minimalist Carbon Fiber wallet-many manufacturers and many sellers - I need patent help before sourcing to sell.
I have sourced this product from China - many OEM manufacturers who supply and sell these types of wallets on Amazon/ebay other platforms. I was advised by many suppliers that there is no issue to sell as they supply worldwide.
I have made some modifications to suppliers existing wallet - basic shape of wallet - can I still sell and patent my design - which these expert / long established manufactures say it is fine for my e-commerce.
There are also 100s of sellers of this type of product online.
A:
Don't listen to manufacturers for patent advice.
To determine if your wallet is patentable, please consult a patent attorney. This is a crowded field of art, so I would recommend a thorough search before filing for protection.
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