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.
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
To search for patents involving "Travnikoff," you can use the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website. On the USPTO website, you can search for patents by inventor name, patent number, or keywords related to the invention. You can also search for patents using the Global... 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
I havdent received anything from my lawyers yet due to the federal govt. but i need to gain access to my bank accounts asap.
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answered on Jun 9, 2023
Search the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website. The USPTO website has a database of all patents that have been issued in the United States. You can search the database by name, inventor, or patent number.
Search the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)... View More
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!
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
To be considered significant and novel, the improvement to wagering in online sports gambling must be a new and non-obvious solution to a problem in the industry. It must be something that has not been done before or that would not have been obvious to someone skilled in the field.
To apply... 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
(2) How really to make sure of a lawyer's competence, committment, and area of expertise? (3) What should I expect as norm for a payment setting (a couple real instances, please)?
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
(2) How really to make sure of a lawyer's competence, committment, and area of expertise? (3) What should I expect as norm for a payment setting (a couple real instances, please)?
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
If you have a patentable invention and you want to sell it to a market-dominant company, you may want to consult with an IP lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of the sale. Here are some key things to consider:
An IP lawyer can help you with patent prosecution, licensing agreements,... View More
I have patent idea re an improvement to manual golf carts Cl 280/1.5, need patent attorney who is a golfer to understand the subject
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
While it's understandable that you may want to work with a patent lawyer who is also a golfer to understand your patent idea, it's important to keep in mind that a lawyer's expertise and experience in patent law and the specific technology area of your invention may be more important... 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
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
It's possible that there could be some confusion or potential for infringement, as the name and certain elements of the character are similar to Marvel's Archangel. However, it ultimately depends on whether the similarities are substantial enough to create a likelihood of confusion in the... 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
Is this a 20 year patent? How close to the design could a competitor come without violating the patented protection?
answered on Dec 3, 2022
Google patents lists the expiration date of October 9, 2031 (assumes payment of all maintenance fees).
There are three independent claims. In order to infringe the claims, you need to do what is either literally in claim 1, 8, or 14 or be covered by the slight expansion of scope afforded... View More
A teepee for example
answered on Nov 3, 2022
Sure as long as you meet the threshold requirements for US patents, i.e. that it is new, useful, and non-obvious. Realistically, if it is a commonly shaped teepee with no novel utility, it will likely not be enough to pass the thresholds for a utility patent application. However, if there is a... View More
A teepee for example
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answered on Nov 3, 2022
It depends on the structure. The USPTO will not give you much if any credit for teaching Bamboo. They also won't give you much if any credit for teaching a known structure such as a teepee. However if you come up with a non-obvious and original structure, or some non-obvious way of altering or... View More
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