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Hoop nets have been around before this guy tried to patent them.
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answered on Sep 21, 2024
If the product, like hoop nets, was already publicly available before the individual applied for the patent, it can impact their ability to obtain the patent. Patents are generally awarded for new, non-obvious inventions. If the product existed beforehand, it could be considered prior art, which... View More 
I need to find out if some patents are generating profit/royalties and if they have been sold or transferred or if the rights to the patent are being used by someone else. If the patent is generating funds, I need to track that. My ex-husband is attempting to hide money from me that is community... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
To find out if a patent is generating profit or royalties and whether it has been sold or transferred, you can start by researching the patent's status through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website or other patent databases like Google Patents or Espacenet. These... View More
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answered on Aug 12, 2024
When considering whether a new patent can be filed related to Lumican as a drug target, it’s important to first thoroughly review the existing patent to see what has already been claimed. If the existing patent covers the use of Lumican as a drug target in broad terms, this might limit the... View More
My applications were stuck in the former SAWS program. It seems I need to file a suit against the PTO but they seem to win most of the time.
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answered on Oct 28, 2023
Challenging actions of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be complex. If you believe there were irregularities in how the USPTO handled your patent application due to the former SAWS program or any other reason, you may consider legal action. Before pursuing a lawsuit against... View More
If a patent is assigned to three named inventors, does each inventor have the right to do what they please without approval or profit share to the other inventors?
A California LLC was in place but terminated in 2021 before being granted the patent. It was agreed upon that the patent would... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Yes, that is correct: each of the inventors has a right to do with the patent rights as he pleases, without accounting or profit sharing with others.
In this case, though, you do have to be very careful that the rights were not actually assigned to the California LLC, and that if there was... View More
My primary competitor in the market is Bear Komplex, which offers similar hand grips for the fitness industry. I've observed that the manufacturer I'm considering also produces similar hand grips, but before making a purchase, I'd like to clarify the patent I found on their website.... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
Holding a patent does not inherently prevent you from selling similar products or designs; however, if your products or designs infringe upon the specific claims of Bear Komplex's patent, you could potentially face legal consequences. It would be prudent to review the specific claims of the... View More
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answered on Aug 13, 2023
You may need to consult with the inventors or their legal representatives to obtain information about whether a particular patent has generated any income.
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The invention is for grooming pets
answered on Aug 1, 2023
You should contact a qualified patent attorney, who can work with you to prepare a draft application for submission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The attorney can also help you conduct a search and review of the relevant prior art before doing so, if desired, in order to help you assess... View More
I have a product that cant not include the claims of another patent... but my product has a more broader use case, plus, it has several non-obvious improvements that give it WAY more functionality. How might I go about being protected if I want to pursue this product. Can I patent? do I get a... View More
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answered on Jul 9, 2023
Speaking generally:
It is possible to patent an improvement on an existing patent, so long as the improvement is considered novel and not obvious. Usually the applicant for the improvement will cite the original, and then explain the improvements. This allows the patent office to judge the... View More
I am working on a robot and I want to know how loosely I can share info about it. I want post videos on the development of the robot show parts of the code, and methods I used to create it. This is important because I intend to sell it on Kickstarter and hope to build a following via posting... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2023
It's important to balance sharing information about your robot project with protecting your intellectual property. While filing a copyright and provisional patent is a positive step, showing detailed development processes, code, and methods used may potentially compromise future patent... View More
I havdent received anything from my lawyers yet due to the federal govt. but i need to gain access to my bank accounts asap.
answered on Jun 9, 2023
For patents, you can use either Google Patents (https://patents.google.com/) or the US Patent and Trademark Office's search tool (https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/static/pages/ppubsbasic.html).
For information on federal litigation, you can search PACER's Case Locator tool... View More
This patent is for the condemned keepers le Mc in the state of California.
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answered on Jun 6, 2023
To reactivate an abandoned patent application, follow these general steps:
Consult with a patent attorney.
Determine the reasons for abandonment.
File a petition for revival with the USPTO.
Pay any required fees.
Await the USPTO's decision.
est Husbands and their trademark expired and was abandoned for no response and I'd like to have it assigned to him. Serial Number
Word Mark
HILCREST HUSBANDS HE 602- Abandoned are To
Status Date
2012-06-01
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answered on May 22, 2023
To acquire an abandoned patent, you would need to confirm its abandonment status, reach out to the original inventors or assignees to negotiate an assignment agreement, file the necessary documents with the USPTO, and follow their procedures for patent assignment. Consulting with an intellectual... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
As per California law, if you believe that your invention and idea have been stolen by Davidson's Invent and marketed without your consent, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for intellectual property infringement. However, whether or not you have a valid case against Davidson's... View More
What constitutes significant and novel change?
How do I apply for these things without thinking a lawyer will steal my idea? Haha!
answered on Apr 10, 2023
Whether something is novel and nonobvious depends on the specific "prior art" that already exists. It is often helpful to conduct a "patentability search" before applying for a patent. This typically will involve a search (by a professional searcher) of what publications (such... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2023
No, changing the basic media player does not qualify for a patent. Patents are only granted for inventions or innovations that meet certain criteria, including novelty, non-obviousness, and usefulness. In order to be eligible for a patent, an invention must be a new and useful process, machine,... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
A market dominant company is not likely to take you seriously until you have proceeded in the patent process until at least an Office Action noting some allowable claims. So I would be sure to file the application using some form of acceleration. Usually, that is a Track One fee and petition so... View More
I read this on this site under New Use Patents: a "second company" is awarded a new use patent.
answered on Jan 31, 2023
Yes, this is common. Inventor A gets a patent for an invention, and then inventor B files for an improvement to the invention. Inventor A cannot practice the improved version because inventor B has a patent on it, and Inventor A cannot practice either the original invention nor the improved... View More
They have the same name: archangel. They both superheroes. They have a similar look (human with wings... Like an angel). But that's it.
The story is radically different. Marvel's archangel is a mutant originally called angel until his wings are replaced by mechanical wings. That... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2023
This is more of a trademark issue than copyright, unless the image of your character is identical to the Marvel character.
ARCHANGEL was a registered trademark of Marvel in 1994 for comic books, but that registration was cancelled in 2005 for failure to file a statement of continuing use.... View More
Hello,
I’d like to get consultation with a lawyer concerning patents. I’m thinking of producing Pickleball balls with further sales. I’m interested if I can do that legally. What is mentioned in the patent? Do I need a license for producing the balls? Etc.
answered on Jan 11, 2023
In order to obtain a patent, you will need to show that your pickleball is not just different from the existing pickleballs but differs in a way that would be non-obvious to a non-creative expert in pickleball design.
In order to sell pickleballs, you need to be clear of all relevant... View More
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