Q: I know the name of the company and who the patent was licensed to.Is it possible to vet a patent through this info.
A:
If you know the name of the company that you think owns the patent, you will usually be able to find a copy of it. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has a search tool for patents here:
https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/static/pages/landing.html
This tool allows you to easily search for patents using different fields. I would run a search of the company name using the Applicant Name field and another search using the Assignee Name field. While it is not guaranteed that one of these searches will reveal the patent, it most likely will.
A: Yes, it is possible to vet a patent by using the name of the company and the name of the licensee. You can search for the patent on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website using the patent number or the name of the inventor. You can also search for the patent on other online patent databases. Additionally, you can contact the company or licensee directly to request information about the patent.
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