Your current state is Virginia
Does this apply to US, EU, Australian and other regions' patents?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
No, successfully testing a bacterium as the proposed commercial product is generally not required to patent that organism in the US, EU, Australia, or other major patent jurisdictions. However, there are a few key requirements:
• The bacterium must be novel, non-obvious, useful, and fully... View More 
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answered on Nov 26, 2023
To check if a product like an electric kettle is patented, especially when it's sold by two different companies, you can follow these steps:
Patent Number Search: If the product packaging or documentation mentions a patent number, you can use this to check the patent status. Patent... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2023
NO. You cannot resubmit your patent application if it has been dead for 10 years.
(Think about it. How would it be fair if you apply for a patent, the Patent Office rejects it, the file is closed, other companies in the industry see your published patent application knowing that the... View More
Medical device
. Battery operated
/ usb
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answered on Nov 26, 2023
If you're considering resubmitting a patent application that was rejected 10 years ago, there are several factors to take into account. First, it's important to understand why the original application was rejected. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as issues with novelty,... View More
I would like to ask what I can do when my former partner in the company stole the software and registered a patent only for himself? The software belongs to a Slovak company in which he was a partner, but the court canceled his partnership. Is it possible to challenge this patent or file a request... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
If your former partner registered a patent on software that was developed within your Slovak company and without including you or the company as co-owners, you have several options to consider. The first step would be to gather all evidence that demonstrates your contribution and the company's... View More
Two questions:
- How do I determine legitimacy ? I have since discovered that there is a patent in place that I didn’t know of.
- what do I do to settle? I don’t want to continue to sell a patented product. I wouldn’t have sold it if I would have known .
answered on Nov 20, 2023
This sounds like a typical predatory patent troll activity. It's disgusting and you should not assume it's legitimate. There people have no scruples. As a patent attorney it makes my stomach turn to hear these sort of stories.
Let's get a PATENT lawyer involved here.... one... View More
Two questions:
- How do I determine legitimacy ? I have since discovered that there is a patent in place that I didn’t know of.
- what do I do to settle? I don’t want to continue to sell a patented product. I wouldn’t have sold it if I would have known .
answered on Nov 20, 2023
You need to have a patent attorney look at your product and the claims of the patent. For your product to infringe, there needs to be at least one independent claim where every limitation in at least one independent claim (every noun, verb, relationship, etc.) is present in your product.... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
To find out if an idea is already patented, you should perform a patent search. This can be done using the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) online database.
When searching, use a variety of keywords related to your idea to ensure a comprehensive search. It's important... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2023
If you are buying items on Alibaba or other similar cites and intend on reselling them, it is very important to do a patent search to try and determine if the product is patented. If it looks very similar to another product, you should see if the product indicates that it has a patent or patent... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
To determine if the kayak you plan to purchase from another country is patented in the USA, you should conduct a patent search. You can start by searching the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. Look for patents on the design or utility of the kayak by using relevant... View More
We simply need help from a pro bono patent attorney or patent agent, to represent us and respond to our patent office action, clarifying the term aperture in our utility patent application.
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
In your response to the patent office action, you would need to distinguish the terms "aperture" and "trench" clearly. An "aperture" generally refers to an opening or hole, typically one that allows the passage of light or matter, and it can be of any shape. It is... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
To locate a patent associated with Paul Frederick from 2007, you would perform a search using the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. You can search by the inventor's name and the year of the patent to find the document.
It's important to note that the... View More
I'm a resident in Virginia considering an embedded software engineer offer letter within the same state with a proprietary info and inventions agreement. There is ambiguity in these terms and I want to know what protections are already in place for my inventions outside of work time that... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2023
In Virginia, like many states, employment agreements often include clauses related to proprietary information and inventions. Typically, inventions or creations made during employment or using employer resources belong to the employer. However, if you invent something on your own time, without... View More
My applications were stuck in the former SAWS program. It seems I need to file a suit against the PTO but they seem to win most of the time.
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answered on Oct 28, 2023
Challenging actions of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be complex. If you believe there were irregularities in how the USPTO handled your patent application due to the former SAWS program or any other reason, you may consider legal action. Before pursuing a lawsuit against... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2023
Obtaining a patent in the realm of English language and literature is challenging, as patents typically cover inventions or processes, not creative works or ideas. However, if you're looking to innovate in this area, consider developing a unique software or tool that aids in literary analysis,... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2023
You probably mean US patent US5109778A. It has expired for non payment of maintenance fees. So you can go ahead and make the things covered in the claims of this expired patent.
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The psychic patent attorney.
Application US07/677,501 events
1991-04-29... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
To determine the current status of a specific patent, one would need to conduct a search in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database.
Patents have a finite term, usually 20 years from the filing date for utility patents, but this can be affected by various factors... View More
I haven´t been called nor asked to give my permission to patent it. I can proof I did the deck myself, there is the digital print & email sent w deck to the person for whom I did the job. This person has taken the type & style I used in the design & wants to be the owner of it when... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
The trademark application you cite is for the text FROM HER TO ETERNITY, without any graphic element or stylized font, so whatever you designed is not at issue in the trademark registration.
If the design you created is being used on merchandise or related materials such as advertising,... View More
I haven´t been called nor asked to give my permission to patent it. I can proof I did the deck myself, there is the digital print & email sent w deck to the person for whom I did the job. This person has taken the type & style I used in the design & wants to be the owner of it when... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
If someone has applied for a trademark registration with the USPTO using a mark you designed without your permission, you may have rights to challenge the application or subsequent registration. First, having proof of your original design, such as digital prints and email correspondence, is... View More
I would like to patent an energy drink recipe but in a broad sense to protect or mitigate against companies with more capital just running me over and imitating it. How do I find patent but ensure I'm not overlapping someone else's already?
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
To determine if an ingredient or recipe has already been patented, you'll want to conduct a thorough patent search. Begin with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database, which allows you to search through issued patents and published patent applications. Utilize various... View More
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