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answered on Jul 2, 2024
To find your grandfather's patent, you can follow these steps:
1. Gather information:
- Your grandfather's full name
- Approximate date or year of the patent
- Any details about the invention
2. Use online patent databases:
- USPTO Patent... View More 
Do patents expire?
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
Yes, patents do expire. To answer your questions:
1. Patents expire after a set period of time from their filing date:
- Utility patents (the most common type) expire 20 years from the earliest filing date of the application.
- Design patents filed on or after May 13, 2015... View More
Do I infringe any patent from this article if I attach my own reader to Itron's meter with the clips already existing in their meter. I am using a different signal to read the meter and transmit the result directly to the customer company without storing any data in my own database ? Thank you... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
To provide a thorough response to your question about potential patent infringement, I'll need to break this down into several key points:
1. Patent scope: The specific details of Itron's patents would need to be carefully examined to determine if your proposed device and method... View More
USGA World Handicap System
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To assess the patentability of 'adjusting golf scores based on abnormal weather conditions' as part of the USGA World Handicap System, we need to consider several factors:
1. Novelty: The idea must be new and not previously disclosed to the public.
2. Non-obviousness: It... View More
The reviewer denied my patent once claiming that my idea operated the same way as an existing product, once my lawyer better explained to him how it operates he agreed that he was wrong about it, but came back saying that if I combined two existing patents I could've get the idea to build my... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
This is an interesting and complex patent law question. To provide a thorough answer, I'll need to explain a few key concepts in patent law:
1. Novelty: For an invention to be patentable, it must be novel (new). If your invention is identical to a single prior art reference, it lacks... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To provide an accurate answer about whether a specific electric hair comb or hair straightener is patented, I would need more details about the particular product in question. However, I can offer some general information that may be helpful:
1. Many electric hair combs and straighteners... View More
My dream is to get Beta Hydroxy butyrate (BHB) available for everybody in the supermarket because of its unprecedented health potential. The use of BHB for increasing ketone bodies is patented. Therefore, I probably need a licence to this patent if I would like to sell such a product in the... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To answer your question, we need to break it down into a few steps:
1. Patent verification:
First, we need to confirm that the use of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) for increasing ketone bodies is indeed patented. Without specific patent information, I can't verify this claim.... View More
The company in violation is selling non-FDA approved products. How can products be infringed upon based on "trade secrets" when their products don't have to adhere to a determined fixed standard?
For instance, in patented research, FDA-approved drugs are only successfully... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To understand this situation, we need to separate a few key concepts:
1. Trade secrets vs. Patents
2. FDA approval
3. Intellectual property infringement
Let's break these down:
1. Trade secrets vs. Patents:
Trade secrets and patents are two... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To determine if a tire with a neon tread embedded at the legal wear point is patented, you'll need to conduct a patent search. Here's a concise approach:
1. Search the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database:
- Visit patents.google.com
- Use keywords like... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
The patent prosecution process is rigorous, but generally speaking the elements to receive a patent are that a product is new or novel, cannot have been previously publicly known, cannot have been previously offered and sold in the United States for at least one year prior to the patent... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To answer this question, I'll need to provide some general information about patenting requirements and considerations specific to silicone scar gels. However, please note that patent law can be complex, and this response should not be considered legal advice.
Generally, to be... View More
Im planning on disclosing on social media. The invention is simple and may give away how I created it. I understand that EU doesnt have grace periods like USA
answered on Jun 20, 2024
The EU requires "absolute novelty," so you are correct that it does not have the one year grace period we have in the U.S. Therefore, publicly disclosing your invention will impede your ability to seek patent protection in the EU. However, if you file a US provisional patent application... View More
Im planning on disclosing on social media. The invention is simple and may give away how I created it. I understand that EU doesnt have grace periods like USA
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
This is an important question regarding international patent strategy. Here's a concise answer:
Yes, publicly disclosing your invention before filing a patent application can impede your ability to obtain patent protection in the EU and many other countries.
Key points:... View More
I have the meetings I had with them recorded and have emails and the app proposal they sent me.
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
Based on the information provided, it sounds like you may have a potential case for intellectual property infringement, even without a patent. Here are a few key considerations:
1. Copyright: While ideas themselves are not protected by copyright, the specific expression of an idea (such as... View More
I'm interested in if or where xx 4 patents are being used?
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answered on Jun 16, 2024
To determine if a specific patent is being used, you can follow these steps:
1. Search for the patent: Use the inventor's name (Louis E Swinney) and the patent numbers (if known) to search for the patents on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website or Google... View More
I want to sell a hair growth formula I created. It is a blend of 5 essential oils. I want 3 of them to be kept private. The reason for this is because this specific formulation and combination of oils is currently not on the market and I would like to keep my unique formula protected. Would I be... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
When selling a hair growth oil, you generally need to comply with cosmetic labeling regulations, which typically require listing all ingredients on the product label. This ensures transparency and helps consumers make informed choices, especially if they have allergies or sensitivities.... View More
An inventor name was left out by error in 3 patents filed by an organisation. However after 10 years, the error was corrected and the inventor name was added by the organisation and patents were reissued with the inventor name included in all the 3 reissue patents, however the organisation did not... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
It seems highly unlikely that "emotional trauma" would be an element of damages in this context.
The correct legal terminology is "mental anguish." As an element of damages, mental anguish is usually only recoverable in suits involving physical impact and resulting... View More
An inventor name was left out by error in 3 patents filed by an organisation. However after 10 years, the error was corrected and the inventor name was added by the organisation and patents were reissued with the inventor name included in all the 3 reissue patents, however the organisation did not... View More
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answered on Jun 13, 2024
It's understandable to feel distressed over being omitted from the inventor list for a decade. The organization has made efforts to correct the error by reissuing the patents with your name and providing the standard patent filing and issue awards. However, this action may not fully address... View More
I created my own hair growth oil formula that is a combination for 5 oils. I know I need to at least list two of them since they have allergen potentials however, I'd like to protect the last 3. I do not know if I have to list all the ingredient's on the labels or if there is something I... View More
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answered on Jun 9, 2024
When it comes to protecting your hair growth oil formula, you have a few options. Here's some guidance on each:
1. Ingredient Labeling:
In most countries, including the USA, cosmetic products must list all ingredients on the label. This is to ensure consumer safety and... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
In general, patents on specific products like depinners can expire after 20 years from the filing date, so even if Molex was granted patents on depinner inventions in the past, it's possible those patents are no longer in force now if they were filed over 20 years ago. The patent landscape can... View More
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