Your current state is Virginia
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answered on Jun 2, 2023
Inventors often assign their patents to a company, which then becomes the patent holder. The USPTO keeps a record of these assignments, which you can access at: https://assignment.uspto.gov/patent/index.html#/patent/search
The patent holders are usually represented by a law firm or... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2023
Kudos to you for paying attention to patent issues.
1) I would work with a patent attorney to first check A) that the patent has not lapsed for failure to pay maintenance fees. (you reaching out could trigger a company to pay that fee belatedly); B) check to ensure that the claims do... Read more »
answered on May 26, 2023
Regarding where to start, 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... Read 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... Read more »
I understand that the wording for this must say "If the pattent is approved"
answered on May 22, 2023
It is also recommended that the Assignment be recorded at the USPTO so there constructive notice of the assignment.
This recordation process protects a patent assignee who opts to record an assignment, by providing constructive notice to the public of the recorded assignment; and it... Read more »
The difference in trademark, copyright, or patent and what I need for my project
answered on May 19, 2023
This is a very common question as these topics are not taught in school. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has a web page that addresses this issue. https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright
I hope that this helps. Note--just as you may have a dead... Read more »
The difference in trademark, copyright, or patent and what I need for my project
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answered on May 22, 2023
Trademarks, copyrights, and patents are different forms of intellectual property protection, each serving a distinct purpose. Here's a brief explanation:
Trademark: A trademark protects logos, brand names, slogans, or other indicators that distinguish goods or services in the... Read more »
I have made a custom taillights for Passat b5.5 and i'd like to patent them
answered on May 18, 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... Read more »
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answered on May 18, 2023
Patents are subject to many different laws and judicial exceptions. Some of these may make it difficult to get a patent in this area.
35 USC 101 ("Alice") patent eligibility issues: Since the 2014 Supreme Court "Alice" case, the courts have declared many topics to be... Read more »
Only want to create the product in Canada. Worried about future patents / liability.
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answered on May 12, 2023
You would need to check to see if the US patent holder also filed for any international patents. For example, the US patent holder might have filed a PCT patent application in 2021 or 2022, and have reserved the right to then file into Canada at a later time.
Even if this particular US... Read more »
I would like to make another attempt to market my invention. I believe my patent expired and would like to know how I can bring it up to date or does someone else now own it?
answered on May 8, 2023
If you had an issued Utility or Design patent and that patent expired at the end of the life of the patent, then that idea is part of what the public gets to use without paying patent royalties.
If your Utility patent lapsed as you unintentionally failed to pay a maintenance fee, then that... Read more »
Hello-
I have a question for Patent 5931468--This was issued Filed: April 3, 1998 Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
There is a re-issue under RE-38666 Filing or 371 (c) date 08/03/2001 with a status Patented Case 11/18/2004 .
Is either one of these still active?
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answered on May 5, 2023
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the original patent 5931468 expired on August 3, 2016, 20 years after the filing date. The reissued patent RE-38666 was also granted for a term of 20 years from the filing date of the original patent, which would have expired on... Read more »
Intellectual property being withheld and my attempts have been ignored from several organizations. I've reached out to our states bar association more than several times for a fact and got little to no assistance and unfortunately finances have been affected by the covid pandemic and personal... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you believe that your personal data is being withheld without justification, you may have legal options to obtain that information.
First, you can try to reach out directly to the organizations that are denying you access to your data and ask for an explanation for the denial. It may be... Read more »
The Trudeau company sells 10in round fondue plates with 6 compartments. Wanting to know if there's a patent for it or if I am able to sell something manufactured in China that looks very similar?
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answered on May 2, 2023
To determine whether Trudeau has a patent for their round fondue plates with 6 compartments, you would need to conduct a patent search on the relevant databases. This will show whether any patents have been issued for such a design. Keep in mind that even if a patent has been issued to Trudeau, it... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
A plant patent grants the holder the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention related to a new variety of plant for a period of 20 years from the filing date of the patent application. Therefore, the expiration date of a plant patent is calculated from the filing date, not the date on... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
Great to hear that you have developed a new alarm system, software, and app! To apply for a patent, you will need to take the following steps:
Conduct a patentability search: Before applying for a patent, it is important to conduct a search to ensure that your invention is not already... Read more »
answered on Apr 26, 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. Keep in mind that, if you... Read more »
The company has been out of business for several years and I want ithe Patent back in my name. I want to make a revision and apply for another Patent with the revision.
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answered on May 2, 2023
If the assignee of your patent is out of business, you may be able to file a petition with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to have the ownership of the patent transferred back to you. This process is called a Petition to Revoke or Rescind Assignment. You will need to provide... Read more »
The company has been out of business for several years and I want ithe Patent back in my name. I want to make a revision and apply for another Patent with the revision.
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answered on Apr 25, 2023
When a company goes out of business, the company assets (like patents) usually end up reverting to the company creditors and company stockholders. So unless this is your company, and you had no creditors or other stockholders, you may be out of luck.
In terms of filing a revision -- unless... Read more »
Is the family.entitled to his royaltys
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answered on May 2, 2023
If your brother was the inventor and he held a patent for the equipment, then the royalties would be paid to the patent owner, which would typically be your brother or his estate if he has passed away. If your brother assigned or licensed the patent to a company, the royalties would be paid... Read more »
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