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answered on Sep 23, 2017
It takes a lot of things to bring a new product to market. It takes recognition of an unmet need and a thought on a possible solution. It takes the technical skill necessary to produce a prototype. It takes the technical skill to figure out how to economically make the product and this often... View More 
I understand that a pavers and bricks have been around for eons and in and of itself may not be able to be patented. The idea I have has a unique feature that would allow meaningful integration into many different paving options. I think I need to speak to a patent or trademark attorney before... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Yes, it could be patentable.
What I mean is that this is the type of thing for which patents are awarded (i.e., it is "patent eligible subject matter").
The problem is that it may be difficult to get a patent, because it may seem obvious to the patent office. Without... View More
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