Q: Hi, what does it mean when someone has an patent on a product?
I am wondering if someone has an patent on a invention, if you can not use 1 part of the invention and make it your own style. Like other material, other design, and add material to make it a ' better' version in your own perspective.
A:
Depends
A patent may be made up of parts that belong to somebody else, so even if you use only a portion, somebody else may have rights you are infringing.
Further, you can patent an improvement, but you may be barred from using it because it contains IP that belongs to others.
Consult with an attorney!!!
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