Your current state is Ohio
It seems long & expensive to apply for a patent & I have limited resources.
However I don't want to see someone else get the credit or financial recompense of my experimentation & hard work.
I especially don't want to get locked out of my own designs if... View More 
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
Hi there! I'd be happy to provide some guidance on protecting your new tableware design. Given the information you've shared, a design patent may be the most appropriate type of intellectual property protection for your work. Here's an overview of the process, costs, and timeline:... View More
Can I petition the patent office, pay the fees, and recapture the abandoned patent (for lack of fee payment) ? Are there other remedies? I am the inventor of over 25 US patents. I filed the last patent application pro se. It was granted without questions from the examiners.
Could these patents be deemed invalid?
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
The validity of a patent depends on several factors, such as the novelty and non-obviousness of the invention, and whether the patent application meets the legal requirements. Not including the names of the actual inventors (in this case, the electrical engineers or designers) on the patent could... View More
This list includes characters from the Super Mario series like Mario himself, The Legend of Zelda series characters with Link, Animal Crossing series characters with Isabelle, Splatoon series characters with Inkling Girl, Pikmin, the Kirby series with Kirby himself and last but not least. The Fire... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Understanding when Nintendo's famous characters and technologies will enter the public domain involves a look into copyright and patent laws, which vary significantly by jurisdiction. Generally, copyright in many countries, including the United States, lasts for the life of the author plus an... View More
There is a current technology that has a patent that will be expiring soon. I have an assay that was some basis on the technology in the expiring patent and have changed the assay significantly enough that it is different from the original but encompasses the technology. What are the cost... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
Cost for a patent application varies and most practitioners do not discuss pricing publicly. You get different quality of work depending how much you're willing to pay, but other factors also affect the pricing - size of firm, overhead, what other clients are willing to pay, etc.
A... View More
My friend who passed away had a Patton and trademark that some people have made up fake marriage and other recorded doc to steal his legacy?
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
In California, if you suspect fraudulent activities concerning a person's legacy, including patents and trademarks, it's crucial to address the matter with urgency due to the potential legal implications and the risk of significant financial loss. You can reach out to an intellectual... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2024
The specific combination of a light sandpaper surface on a rag with a drying surface on the other side could potentially be novel and patentable, but a more thorough prior art search would be needed to determine this conclusively.
My employer has, on several occasions, had me sign paperwork to assign ownership of patents for products I have worked on to the company. Which is fine, I agreed to as much when I accepted the job. These documents include four declarations, the first three of which involve reviewing and confirming... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, there are a few important considerations:
1. Legal implications: Signing a declaration without having seen the patent application could potentially expose you to legal risks, especially if the declaration includes statements confirming aspects... View More
I can up with the idea of a tooth brush filled with tooth paste and refillable back in 1989, i sent information to a invention idea company and now I see it's on market
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
To prove that someone stole your invention idea, documentation is key. You should gather all evidence of your original creation, including the date you conceived the idea, any sketches, notes, or emails, especially those related to the submission to the invention idea company back in 1989.... View More
This would be an ice cream confection product that is completely sealed by two eatable wafers. These wafers would have multiple pockets that hold and seal the ice cream and can be broken apart and shared without exposing the ice cream or making a mess. This ice cream confection product would... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
Your concept of a sealed wafer ice cream sandwich with multiple breakaway segments is quite innovative, focusing on a neat, shareable, and melt-resistant design. Upon reviewing patents related to ice cream products, it appears that while there are numerous patents concerning ice cream sandwiches... View More
How can this person legally claim to have invented Pickleball? Is there a money involved in this? It’s like if I, an American, claim to invent rice.
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
In general, for someone to claim a patent on a concept, the idea must be new, non-obvious, and useful. If a game has been widely played and known for a long time, it's unlikely that someone could successfully patent the game itself, as it would not meet the criteria for novelty. Patenting... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2024
If someone is infringing your product or process, you need to see a patent litigation attorney.
The first thing that the attorney will do is to investigate whether the company is actually infringing your patent. By "infringing your patent", I mean that the company is making or... View More
I’ve received an email from what I believe is a legitimate law firm stating I have an infringement complaint against me. The email links to a site hosting documents that look like court documents. The complaint appears to be that a product I’ve been selling is infringing on a design patent that... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
It depends. Email service is not typically valid in Arizona. However, a federal district court can serve anyone in the United States based on the rules of the state where the court sits. So if for example you were sued in a Florida federal district court (as might happen for patent infringement... View More
If there are multiple companies producing a product currently and all I can really find is abandoned status patents is it free and clear? What if other companies are claiming patented on websites but I can not find??
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
In the United States, including California, if a patent is listed as "abandoned," it means that the patent application process was not completed, or the patent holder failed to pay the required maintenance fees. As a result, the invention is no longer protected by patent rights and enters... View More
I want to learn more about a company call Tonies patent, can someone help providing a professional service. We need to develop a alike product.
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
Hi there, I can provide some professional information and guidance regarding the Tonies patent and developing a similar product. However, it's important to be aware of potential intellectual property considerations.
Tonies is a German company that produces a smart audio player and... View More
I have hesitated to to say that my late husband and I were in a interracial relationship. I am Black he was Cacausion, when the companies lawyer contact me about signing over the two Patents, do you think the company or their lawyer would have mentioned the other fifty patents to me or not. I found... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
Your husband should have told you about the patents and, upon his death, when his estate was being probated, the personal representative of his estate should have told you about the patents if that person knew about them. Both your husband and the personal representative of his estate likely had... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In California, as in many other jurisdictions, using the technology behind a product like the VertiMax machine, specifically the pulley system, and constructing it in a different way requires careful consideration of patent laws. If the technology or any of its critical components are patented,... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2024
Here are some of the patents that Solatube Int'l Inc. has in South Africa:
ZA2012/00018 - SKYLIGHT COLLIMATOR WITH MULTIPLE STAGES
ZA2012/00569 - SKYLIGHT COVER WITH PRISMATIC DOME AND CYLINDER PORTIONS
ZA2012/04238 - DIRECT AND INDIRECT LIGHT DIFFUSING DEVICES AND... View More
My design expired can I modify it for resubmission, is their possible law suits I can receive compensation from?
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
Based on the limited information provided, I'll try to address your questions as best as I can.
1. Royalties: If your design patent has expired, you will no longer receive royalties from it. Once a patent expires, the invention or design enters the public domain, meaning anyone can... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2024
Using a name that is already trademarked in one category for a new company in a different category, such as from entertainment/toys to tech, might be possible, but it depends on several factors. Trademarks are generally sector-specific, meaning that protection typically extends only to the same or... View More
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