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answered on Jul 18, 2024
The name "Warhorse" could be protected under trademark law if it is already in use by another company or individual in a related industry. To determine if it's available for your new company or Warhorse production, you should conduct a thorough trademark search. This can be done... View More 
Can I discuss the already exisiting technology that is already patented in my own patent. Wouldn't that be a form of patent exhaustion if I only use and purchase from the brand that patented that technology.
answered on Jul 19, 2024
Thanks for reaching out. I hope this helps.
Your situation involves a potentially patentable new use for an existing technology, and this is distinct from the concept of patent exhaustion.
I'll do a quick deep dive into this (remember, these are just thoughts, and this is not... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2024
Thank you for asking this question. I understand that you are trying to determine the ownership and status of patents that might have been awarded to your grandfather's inventions.
To do this, I would start with the USPTO Patent Database. You can visit patents.google.com or... View More
The picture has now been used as a city mural project, this was not known to me at the time of taking the picture. It happened over a year ago. But the mural was completed in the last two weeks. The artist contact me after a friend had notice they saw my face on a building and ask the artist if he... View More
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answered on Jul 10, 2024
If the artist is using either the photograph or the mural for "advertising purposes" or for "purposes of trade" then you can put a stop to it through court order (i.e., an injunction) and potentially obtain damages.
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
Let me clarify a few points:
1. Trademarks and patents are different types of intellectual property:
- Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and slogans used to identify goods or services.
- Patents protect inventions and new discoveries.
2. The question "Has... View More
I would like to add a CIP
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
I can provide some general information that might be helpful:
1. Patent maintenance fees:
- US utility patents require maintenance fees to be paid at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the patent is granted to keep it in force.
- The exact fees depend on the entity size (large,... View More
In reference to the Real-time accent conversion model patent.
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
To provide an accurate answer to this question, I'd need to review the specific claims of the Sanas patent you're referring to. Patents can be complex legal documents, and their scope of protection depends on the exact wording of the claims. Without seeing the patent, I can offer some... View More
Do I infringe any patent from this article if I attach my own reader to Itron's meter with the clips already existing in their meter. I am using a different signal to read the meter and transmit the result directly to the customer company without storing any data in my own database ? Thank you... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
To provide a thorough response to your question about potential patent infringement, I'll need to break this down into several key points:
1. Patent scope: The specific details of Itron's patents would need to be carefully examined to determine if your proposed device and method... View More
Do patents expire?
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
Yes, patents do expire. To answer your questions:
1. Patents expire after a set period of time from their filing date:
- Utility patents (the most common type) expire 20 years from the earliest filing date of the application.
- Design patents filed on or after May 13, 2015... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
To find your grandfather's patent, you can follow these steps:
1. Gather information:
- Your grandfather's full name
- Approximate date or year of the patent
- Any details about the invention
2. Use online patent databases:
- USPTO Patent... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To determine if a tire with a neon tread embedded at the legal wear point is patented, you'll need to conduct a patent search. Here's a concise approach:
1. Search the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database:
- Visit patents.google.com
- Use keywords like... View More
The company in violation is selling non-FDA approved products. How can products be infringed upon based on "trade secrets" when their products don't have to adhere to a determined fixed standard?
For instance, in patented research, FDA-approved drugs are only successfully... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To understand this situation, we need to separate a few key concepts:
1. Trade secrets vs. Patents
2. FDA approval
3. Intellectual property infringement
Let's break these down:
1. Trade secrets vs. Patents:
Trade secrets and patents are two... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To claim royalties for your father's patents after his passing, you'll generally need to follow these steps:
1. Establish legal rights: Ensure you have the legal right to claim the royalties. This typically involves being named as the beneficiary in your father's will or... View More
Plant patent PP19567 for Begonia 'Metallic Mist'
Begonia plant named ‘Metallic Mist’
Patent number: PP19567
Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by maple shaped leaves which are heavily silvered, with red veins and backs, pink... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Plant patents like PP19567 for the Begonia 'Metallic Mist' are indeed limited in time. In the United States, plant patents have a term of 20 years from the date of filing the application.
For this specific patent:
- Filed: October 23, 2007
- Granted: December 9,... View More
Im planning on disclosing on social media. The invention is simple and may give away how I created it. I understand that EU doesnt have grace periods like USA
answered on Jun 20, 2024
The EU requires "absolute novelty," so you are correct that it does not have the one year grace period we have in the U.S. Therefore, publicly disclosing your invention will impede your ability to seek patent protection in the EU. However, if you file a US provisional patent application... View More
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