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answered on Dec 7, 2021
First, make an invention. One that is novel and nonobvious. Then write some words and draw some pictures providing adequate written description and enablement. Then file at the USPTO office and wait until they send you something back. Then argue with them that the claims really are novel and... View More 
I need a patent lawyer to pursue Apple Pay for this patent
answered on Oct 27, 2021
All that was posted to the patent attorneys was "I need a patent lawyer to pursue Apple Pay for this patent" It is not clear what patent you are talking about.
To the extent that you believe you have a lawsuit for patent infringement, then it is not a good idea to share that in... View More
My original company sold a golf grip that was issued a patent 10 years after I first sold these grips.
answered on Oct 22, 2021
A patent should not be issued if the patented claims read on a product that was on sale before the patent application was filed. It would be unusual but not impossible for a patent to issue from a patent application family that stretches back 10 years.
The patent may be for a very narrow... View More
ear straps for a binky for babys attached to the side wholes of the binky. i would like to actually create something like this and see its already out but wanted ,ore information on it. i saw clips that you clip onto the binky but i was to have mine built in and mass produce. can you help me please?
answered on Oct 13, 2021
You will need to contact a patent attorney to determine if your product would infringe on a patented product. Perhaps the patent you saw has already expired or no longer valid, but there may be other patented products that you may be at risk of infringing. It is important to determine the... View More
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Payment s to my plan . My case was ruled against me and ended before the Appeal the Appellate Court decided the Vacate Remand Order. The Bankruptcy Judge who did so was removed from his cases before he made the decision.
I have unquestionable... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2021
This question was posted as a question on patents (inventions). That is not the right topic. You may get better answers if you post this as a bankruptcy question.
Good Luck
Kevin E Flynn
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answered on Aug 25, 2021
Sadly no. Patents typically have a maximum lifetime of about 20 years from the filing date. Although this can be adjusted a bit for delays at the USPTO, usually, the adjustments are only for a few months or years.
A 1993 patent era patent is likely long expired, is probably public... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2021
To get a final answer, you will need to work with a patent attorney that will commission a search. But you can take some initial steps on your own. You can use the free search tools and some tips on DIY searches listed in my slide set https://bit.ly/Patent__Searching .
You can also look... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2021
Great question.
I looked at the patent. I agree, there is very little that strikes my eye as novel. Keep in mind that this is a design patent not the much more powerful but hard to get utility patent. This design patent does not preclude people from having a threaded top with a place for... View More
Looks like a basic towel to me
answered on Jun 1, 2021
The leading digit D tells you that it is not a utility patent (on the features) but a design patent on the appearance. This keeps people from selling things that look just like a product and thus fooling consumers into buying a knockoff. So they have not patented all combinations of towels with... View More
They aren't passing off the content (poems) as their own. They are just reading it in a ASMR fashion to make money.
answered on May 4, 2021
What is copyright infringement? As a general matter, copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner. Since you use the poem in a way that you are making... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2021
Sorry, but you can't. Licensing terms, such as financials, are typically highly confidential.
The best that you can do is to find out whether the patent has been assigned to someone. Such assignments are typically recorded at the Patent Office.
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answered on Apr 25, 2021
There is no recourse. Sorry, but this is ancient history, and any rights that you might have had have long lapsed.
He told me he was it and the only way I would be able to get it is by changing my address on my driver’s license.
answered on Mar 8, 2021
This is not a patent law question (inventions). I hope that someone familiar with social security issues can be of help.
Kevin E Flynn
His wife passed away before Christmas and has dementia. He lives in Texas and we live in Florida. He has no will. My husband is the only child of his. They said when he is released from the hospital that he will be sent to the state run nursing home. Then at that time his home will be locked... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
You need an answer from someone that knows. Your question was posted to patents (inventions). You need to seek someone in Texas with knowledge of elder law and related topics.
Good luck.
Kevin E Flynn
answered on Feb 6, 2021
Yes you can. However, depending on whether your improved product falls within the original patent you may need a license to the original patent to sell a product. If your improvement is a kit to upgrade the original product then you may be ok. Lots of details and nuances. Best bet is to talk... View More
I want to be able to have a pocket for each foot to fit into (like a shoe) made of a silicone material that can fit in between 2 layers of silicone that looks and works like a Mermaid tail. Such as a mono fin or Flippers that are connected and require a swimmer to use both feet at once, unlike... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2021
I suppose you are asking whether you can get a patent for your product or conversely, whether your product could potentially infringe another patented product. A patent attorney can do a patentability search on your product and review patented products to provide you with an opinion on both these... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2020
The costs vary but it can be expensive. This is called a freedom-to-operate or clearance opinion.
See == https://www.flynniplaw.com/services/legal-services/freedom-to-operate/opinions
The first step is that a freedom-to-operate search needs to be done for issued patents that have... View More
My trademark has all generic words I have a disclaimer for all the generic words on my trademark. however I have noticed a website using my trademark words on their website and company name as well as their domain have a couple words from my trademark. Can I stop them from using those generic words... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2020
It depends on how the words are being used. Usually the disclaimer means that you do not have rights to that word outside of its use as part of your mark. Therefore, their use of the words depends on the similarity in the marks as a whole. With regard to stopping them, you may be able to send a... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2020
It depends on the agreement between the entities. Unfortunately, there's no way to know what each entity is permitted to do based on the text printed on the first page of the patent. For example, if the patent was sold, the Assignees listed on the front page would not be updated to reflect the... View More
I would like to sell the idea to the patent owner of box legend clothes organizer.
answered on Sep 7, 2020
Congratulations on having a good idea. You may be able to make and sell this as an aftermarket enhancement for installed systems. That is one route and a route that does not require buy-in from the BoxLegend folks. You may wish to obtain a patent so that others do not make a similar product.... View More
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