Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property)

Q: how can i contact a patent owner to get his permission to sell his patent?

the patent is a carabiner and i'm looking to sell it as part of a kit

1 Lawyer Answer
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Answered
  • Patents Lawyer
  • Washington, DC

A: If the patent is still valid, you will need to license it from the owner and/or the assignee. You should contact an intellectual property attorney, who can assist you in determining if the patent is valid and under any licensing agreement, and help you with the preparation and execution of a license agreement.

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