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Is the product patentable, how do I move forward if it is and what the cost is.
I have no problem paying a lawyer to do so if the product is patentable and
will pay a fee to know if it is patentable.
answered on Aug 18, 2022
It is near impossible to "know" that something is patentable as the world is a big place and any reasonable prior art search is not going to check every obscure article in every language. (Prior art includes anything written since the beginning of recorded history in all languages that... View More 
I see a patent was granted to members of my team and I was not included as I left the company before the application was filed. I have documentation (lots) to back up my argument to be included on this patent.
answered on Jul 31, 2022
This is a very common problem. I presume that you want to have your name on the patent as one of the co-inventors so that you can put it on your resume/CV, and not get an ownership stake in the patent.
If you really have a good argument to be listed as a co-inventor, reach out to the... View More
If one of the inventors passed away before the patent was complete would his/her spouse get the benifits for the patent. Also how could I find out if an agreement was signed between the inventors and the company?
answered on Jun 20, 2022
If the inventor/employee assigned rights (or was under an obligation to do so), then the rights will be in the employer/company. This is the normal way of the world. I paid a builder to build my house. The builder built the house but as I paid him to do so, I own the house even though I did not... View More
A large company is using my patent in their highly successful product without any request for my approval or agreement to compensate myself or the other inventors. Would it be possible to ask for retro active payments for the previous life of said product, or sue them for patent infringement?
answered on May 23, 2022
Were you employed by this large company when you made the invention? Did you sign paperwork to assign the rights to the invention over to the large company or to some other company which may have passed rights or licensed the large company?
Inventorship and ownership are different things.... View More
I'm building an app in an industry that hasnt changed in ages and I want to know if i might need an IP attorney to help file a patent? I realize that i'm being extremely broad but i'm trying to figure where to start. I researched some companies who filed patents like AirBnB,... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2022
If you are devoting a substantial amount of time or money into this project, then it is a good use of your time to talk with a patent attorney that files patent applications for apps. There are special obstacles in seeking patents in that space so you need some frank advice from someone that has... View More
the blanket starts out as a pillow and unfolds into a blanket and then folds back again into a pillow
answered on Mar 19, 2022
If you are seeking to obtain a patent in the United States, you should submit your patent application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO. GOV). Please make sure that the application complies with all requirements. If you are unsure, you should contact a patent attorney who... View More
Updated. After such a long time we can't prove. Trustee said she found we paid on it. But wouldn't show us. She deducted amount from inheritance. Can we get the money?
answered on Mar 4, 2022
This question was posted to Patent Attorneys that deal with inventions. I assume that you meant to post to attorneys that deal with parents. You should post again but seek input from attorneys that do "Estate Planning" as these folks handle wills and challenges to wills.
Good... View More
I have been and am currently still being targeted out by the community, city, and more specifically my neighbors with an active denial system. It sits on the wires out back and I found the patent to it. I don’t trust the police. Was wondering what my options are?
answered on Feb 3, 2022
Unless you are seeking to obtain a patent on a similar system or invalidate the patent for the existing system, this is not a patent issue for a patent attorney.
I hope that you find what you need.
Kevin E Flynn
My question is whether this patent covers all heterodimeric immunoconjugates or immunocytokines as described in Claim 1. Specifically, cytokine could be any secreted growth factors that are not mentioned in the patent. Antigen binding moiety could mean any bivalent antibody although the patent... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2021
You need to hire a patent attorney or expert in the field to do this analysis for you.
The two are abusing my parents and drugies!
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answered on Dec 3, 2021
And attorney would need to review your order appointing you conservator to see what it covers, but most likely yes, you can do that. Be sure to hire an eviction attorney to help you with that. The process and the rules are surprisingly complicated.
patent was considered abandoned. previous attorney not responsive to questions.
answered on Nov 12, 2021
You should discuss with your patent attorney whether it makes sense to file a petition to revive an unintentionally abandoned patent application.
https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0064.pdf
If the abandonment was indeed unintentional, then the fee to revive may... View More
I have my own small business doing engineering and research, but could use some additional funds so I am considering taking on a consulting project with a large company. I know the people I'd be working with as engineers, but the HR from this place is asking I take on being a W2 employee with... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2021
Generally speaking ... about $20-$25 a page ... and obviously, it would be ideal to see the document first to firm up or edit the initial estimate... and it may be a good idea to schedule a video call for discussion.
He has done many illegal things and I want to keep name and he didn't put in the time nor sweat equity nor capital and while he didn't sign operating agreement it calls for name being returned to me not only that he has restraining orders trying to get permanent for threatening my life,... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2021
I do not see any indication that this is a patent law question.
This seems to be a business dispute that will turn on the facts. This is not a good candidate for a web site Q&A. You will need to find an attorney that handles business disputes in the relevant state and lay out the... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2021
You are not mentioning what patent or patent application you are referring to. Please provide more details.
Hi:
I want to patent an idea. If I file a provisional patent on my own and hire a patent attorney later to file a nonprovisional patent on the same idea, can he/she modify the provisional patent and correct/modify any flaws that I possibly make in the provisional patent?
Thank you... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2021
The thing to keep in mind is that any application filing, provisional or otherwise, only holds a solid priority date for you if it provides adequate written description and enablement for your invention. So, while truly cosmetic things can be "corrected" without a problem, if new matter... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2021
Most interactions between a patent attorney and the United States Patent and Trademark Office do not require a signed Power of Attorney. So it is possible that the attorney will not file the Power of Attorney unless there is something to be submitted that requires the Power of Attorney form.... View More
Ventura California
Home of the corn burrito per Wikipedia
Can I patent this facts with living proof of what causes the earthquake and much much more??
answered on Sep 26, 2021
A patent allow you to prohibit others from making, using, selling, or offering to sell something that uses the patented technology. So it is not about documenting a truth about how the universe was formed.
If there is some way that someone could use your information to do something, then... View More
i have some softwear that i need to gain all rights for leasing
answered on Sep 23, 2021
You need to consult with a patent attorney and do an analysis of cost and benefit.
I want to use my game in an app so do i patent the game or the app?
answered on Sep 21, 2021
It may be easier to patent the app, you'd likely want to get intellectual property rights to both the app and the game.
You really need to hire a patent attorney to go over the specifics with you.
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