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Q: How can the discovery of a novel compound from medicinal plant be protected by patent?

Novel compounds were isolated, characterized and elucidated from a traditional herbal medicinal product that had been in use for centuries by folk medicine practitioners. Is it possible to file a patent on this?

Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Oct 12, 2022

This is a very difficult to answer just based on the information you have provided. I advice you to seek qualified patent attorney in your region/city so he can guide you through the whole process and discuss you with your options.

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Q: What would happen if I made a curved bi-fold wallet like this one that is patented? (Patent # D 638,624)
Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Jul 18, 2022

D638624 is a design patent and thus only covers the ornamental appearance of the wallet not the more abstract idea of a curved bi-fold front pocket wallet.

Given how few details there are in their design patent, they may try to assert the idea broadly and seek take-down orders against you...
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Q: i past my 30 days, can i still do anything possible to get my money back ? i have proof where it came from

I’m from a different city and did not understand the paperwork. i missed my 30 day limit but i have proof where the money comes from. i can’t afford a lawyer to even get help. i’m also a trucker and could not make the time frame due to not knowing or have to go right back to work to even pay... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Mar 13, 2022

Goodness that is a long Paragraph without making clear whar the question is. Call lawyer.

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Q: I have a patent for which I have just received a notice of allowance. Can I add an inventor?

The application has been assigned to my company. I want to add one more inventor before it is issued. Can I add one more inventor before the patent is issued? I have not paid the issue fee yet.

Carl Massey Jr
Carl Massey Jr
answered on Jan 18, 2022

Yes, you can. Just let your patent counsel know the details and they should be able to take care of it for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Louisiana on
Q: cost per year for a person being a curator for an interdicted person.

I am in need of a new curator to handle my money affairs as my present curator =daughter will not let me near my money=assets!

Who or what kind of company can take over this position? If a new curator can take over then about how much will this cost me the interdicted person?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Aug 20, 2021

A bank, CPA, relative or attorney can be appointed as your Curator. There is no set fee.

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Q: If there is one person as the inventor on a patent and is deceased are his children entitled to any royalties off of it

Let's say several of these items are sold and one of the inventors is deceased does his children entitled to receive any royalties then and as of now

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Jul 20, 2021

I am sorry that your inventor/parent has died. I hope he lived a full life and left you with many fond memories.

If the inventor worked for an employer, the chances are good that the inventor/employee assigned rights over to the employer and is not entitled to royalties. (Just like if...
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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Legal Malpractice and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Louisiana on
Q: If I purchased a house for me and my deceased wife can her children take me to court and take my house
Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Feb 28, 2021

This was listed as Patents Intellectual Property. That is what I do and this is not a question I can help you with. Perhaps you should add Family Law and Probate.

Good Luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Louisiana on
Q: How do I get the drawings referenced in this patent? 7128679
John B. Hudak
John B. Hudak
answered on May 28, 2020

The question is a little unclear, I think this will answer it.

If you are viewing the patent through the USPTO search function/website (USPTO Patent Full-Text and Image Database (PatFT)), when you are viewing the patent, click on the images button at the top of the page. This will bring...
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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Louisiana on
Q: Is this patent still good?

I have the molds for these boats and was checking to see if patent expired

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Apr 4, 2020

PATENT TERM

Patent term is more confusing than it should be. The one part that is simple, is that patent term is not a function of the technology. There is not a way for the applicant to apply to extend the patent term (unlike trademarks or copyrights). (but as noted below, there are...
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Q: I'm looking into starting up a mobile home roofing business and was wondering if there were any patents on permaroofs?

Specifically any patents on permaroofs under the last name Black or Southern Builders out of El Dorado, Arkansas. Also there is Southern Builders out of Lebanon, Tennessee.

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Jan 14, 2020

There is a place to register patent assignments at the USPTO just like you register title to a piece of property. Not everyone does this but most people do and there are incentives to register assignments for certain types of patents. You can look for the the assignee names here --... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark for Louisiana on
Q: HELLO, I RESPONDED TO THE ABANDONMENT EMAIL WITHIN TIME ALLOTTED BUT HAVE NOT RECIEVED REPLY FROM USPTO. WHAT'S NEXT?

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/my-side-of-the-tracks/53532522

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Dec 30, 2019

It would be a bad idea for me to guess what led to the abandonment and what response you filed. It would be a good idea for you to contact the USPTO help desk as they can look into the electronic file and let you know the next step.

You can call 571 272 4200 ( they have several phone...
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Q: Are there any patents for nitinol diamond expanding fabric for human locomotion? Also 3D nitinol diamond mesh.

The idea works similar to the expanding stent in that it uses the expansion and compression properties of a similar geometry to pull and contract muscles through epidermal stimuli

Peter D. Mlynek
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on May 13, 2019

This is a very good question, which will take time to research and answer. You are going to have to hire a patent attorney to answer it.

However, what I can tell you, is that if the fabric and the mesh are in commerce used as medical devices, then there is an excellent chance that they are...
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Q: Are pokemon likenesses covered under their patent. For example may I use a creature that looks like a Squirtle.

I am in the process of making a video game and one of the world's is pokemon themed. I understood I cannot use their name but was wondering if I could use pokemon likenesses as nuisance creatures.

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Jun 5, 2018

Your question did not include a patent number. The first step of answering the question is to determine whether there is a patent that has issued and has not expired. You may want to do some searching using tips at my slide set http://bit.ly/Patent_Searching .

Generally the patent system...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Probate for Louisiana on
Q: Is usufruct power automatically given in a durable power of attorney in louisiana

My sister filed a pic that listed specific financial powers where my mom was suppose to sign each power but there was no usufruck mentioned

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Apr 3, 2018

I'm assuming that by "pic" you mean POA. Also, I'm not sure whose usufructuary power you're referring to: her late husband's? This question is one that is better answered by an attorney after review of the power of attorney you're referring to. Feel free to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Louisiana on
Q: Is there a patent for the preparation method that consists of a premade entree stuffed into a casing?

Somewhat like boudin, but not. Full entree meals fully cooked that are stuffed into raw hog casings and just require bringing up to temp.

Peter D. Mlynek
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on Jan 15, 2018

Yes.

There are dozens or hundreds of patents on making sausages or boudin. Some of them may extend to premade entrees....
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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Louisiana on
Q: Hi, can you please tell total number of patents of Abbott Medical optics (AMO)? Applied and approved.
Peter D. Mlynek
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on Nov 22, 2016

269 patents and patent published applications.

See: https://assignment.uspto.gov/patent/index.html#/patent/search/result?id=abbott%20medical%20optics&type=patAssigneeName

Additionally, there may be other patent applications which have not yet been made public. We wont know...
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