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I emailed a patent attorney about the idea of car vent clip-ons, years before air freshen clip-ons came out on the market. A young man called me several times, however he said he needed $10,000 to initiate the patent process. That was more than I could afford, not to mention fear of being scammed,... View More 
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
To find out who first obtained the patent for the car vent clip-ons, you can search the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. This database allows you to look up patents by keywords, inventor names, or patent numbers. By searching for terms like "car vent clip-ons"... View More
We are the real Inventors of Confidence Disposable Underwear.
answered on Aug 16, 2023
If you patented the invention and someone is infringing that patent, you would typically send what is called a "cease and desist letter" to that company and offer them a license to the patent in exchange for a reasonable royalty. You should contact a qualified patent attorney, who can... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
There are no global patents. You may be looking for a Patent Cooperation Treaty patent application which is the front end of many patent systems (including the US). If so, you can look here https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/search.jsf
This is the search tool run by the World... View More
My husband passed away five weeks after a patent application was filed. Eighteen months later it was granted by the USPTO. There were other patents, and I did recieve monies to those. I called HR and my calls are not answered, or returned. Same for e-mails.
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
I'm sorry for your loss. Regarding your late husband's patent funds, it is important to review the specific circumstances and agreements related to the patents. Typically, the entitlement to receive patent funds would depend on factors such as the terms outlined in your husband's... View More
I want to use gears instead of the timer to give somewhat of the same effect but the motor will be constantly on, and I will not have a timer at all. Does this idea infringe on this patent? It specifies the cycler as a timer chip, which I will not be using, so I do not see something wrong with this... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2022
Hi, this would involve what is called a Non-Infringement Analysis, which involves a careful determination of claim scope and whether what you’re looking to do falls within it. Generally, patent attorneys are able to conduct this type of analysis, and should be able to assist you with making... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Your question remains open for two weeks in this category and it may be better suited for attorneys who work in intellectual property. Product liability is more about injuries from defective products. You could repost the question under Intellectual Property & Patents. There's no guarantee... View More
This is an utility invention for the bicycle
answered on Feb 17, 2022
While a few patent applications are allowed the first time that the Examiner reviews the claims, it is very common for a patent attorney to review the rejections from the Examiner and do one of three things.
1) Explain to the examiner in the next written response, why the arguments made by... View More
Specific mushroom extracts: reishi, amadou, and chaga. I don't understand how someone can stop others from selling a natural product.
answered on Feb 26, 2021
A number of U.S. patents relating to this subject matter appear under the name Paul Stamets. Several are relatively newly issued and will be active for some time. One thing to realize is that the patent only provides an exclusive right (right to sue for infringement) for what is within the scope... View More
I just created a graph this afternoon around 1:00pm with my name and date in the bottom corner that really impressed my professor who is a doctor in medicine. After getting off the phone with my father, he suggested I reach out and see if this is something that I could patent. Is there any way... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2020
A spreadsheet graph is not generally the kind of thing that can be patented. If you think it is truly new and innovative, I encourage you to consult privately with a patent attorney. Be prepared to explain it thoroughly, and keep in mind that your 1-year time limit for patenting already started... View More
What are my first steps to patent such a beautiful plant?
answered on Nov 23, 2020
Congratulations on your new Calathea! I like those plants.
It may or may not be patentable (depending if you found it in nature or if you've bred it), but you have two options: hire a patent attorney, or do it yourself. If you've never done this before, then you really need to... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2020
You are both of legal age, there are no issues unless he was 15 when you got pregnant.
answered on Sep 16, 2020
Google Patents shows that the patent you indicated has not expired. The expiration date shown in Google Patents may or may not be accurate. Confirming the expiration date will require some investigation. You should consult with a patent lawyer to be sure.
Also, keep in mind that there are... View More
I'm Nada Miele his wife. Please let me know if is anything that I need to do.
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answered on Feb 9, 2020
Hi Nada,
The answer to this question relies on many different factors. If your late husband licensed the patent and is receiving royalty payments you may be entitled to those royalty payments. In order to fully assess your situation I would suggest setting up a phone call to discuss.
answered on Jan 9, 2020
First step is for you to look at my web site www.FLYNNipLAW.com or my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinflynnpatentattorney/ to get some more information about me. Picking a patent attorney is a big step and you should make sure that you are picking someone that seems like a match.... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2020
The short answer is maybe.
The answer hinges on how close what you are proposing is to things already done or suggested by those of ordinary skill in the art of treating that condition or in making bandage products. While relevant prior art is not just patents and published patent... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2019
It is US 4,626,755.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US4626755
Would creating a digital card game with some mechanics that are similar to Yu-Gi-Oh violate some patents? Specifically, one shared mechanic is that the "field" or playing area is divided into 10 zones in 2 rows for each player, with "creature cards" placed in the front row, and... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2019
Well, I think that you are correct in worrying about Konami's intellectual property. As far as patents go, Konami has over 1100 patents on various gaming devices and methods. I imagine that some of them cover Yu-Gi-Oh!
I don't know which patents cover Yu-Gi-Oh!, but the patent... View More
metal health issues. Has gone through all her money. Own her own home but we do not believe paying any taxes. she has a bird and dog she does not take care of. Lives with poop and pee everywhere. will not believe anything we tell her concening her finances. when they kick her out of her house... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your situation. Your question was listed for patents (inventions). You may have meant paRents but that is not a category.
You may want to post the same question under Family law or Elder law as this is a question of intervening when a family member may not be... View More
My dad had three patents 2 of them have 2 partners and 1 with his name only I need direction on how to find out if the Aires left behind are entitled to the profits from them and how do I find out if he sold them or not for i know if he did sell them no need to search them any further. My dad died... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Ms. Carder,
First, being a named inventor on three issued patents is something to be proud of. I am sure that this is one of many reasons that you are proud of your dad.
If things were done correctly, then the assignment from your dad to his employer or some other entity that... View More
claims 1-5 and 8 of US 2017/0225533 A1 is rejected under 102(a) referencing US 2017/0016507 A1 how can this be amended or proven not anticipated by US 2017/0016507 A1?
answered on Mar 28, 2018
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