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answered on Feb 2, 2025
First, check to see if the patent has expired.
Second, search to see if anyone has registered an assignment at the USPTO and ensure your father did not sell it.
Third, start using the internet to see if anyone is selling a product or process that is covered by every element of the... View More 
I had the same idea that one inventor patented but he if from Australia. This product doesn't look like it sold in America and I want to get in touch with him to ask him some questions. Is this possible?
answered on Dec 8, 2024
Yes, you can contact the inventor. Most inventors assign (i.e., sell) their patent. So, you should contact the owner of the patent instead.
If the owner of a patent in a foreign country does not have a correlating patent in the United States, then you are free to make, use, and sell the... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
To find out the status of a patent application submitted through Mitsubishi or any other entity, you have several options to explore. Initially, you can check the public databases provided by patent offices, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the U.S. or the World... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
Discord holds numerous patents related to its messaging and communication features. Creating a similar platform without infringing on these patents could be challenging. You would need to carefully analyze Discord’s patented technologies to ensure your platform does not use the same methods or... View More
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answered on Aug 10, 2024
If you’re looking for information about the patent for the Altracs Plus self-tapping screw from Ejot GMBH, it’s essential to know that patents are legal documents that protect inventions and provide details about their unique features. To find the patent details, you can search through patent... View More
Different manufacturers knife handle that has a separate patent be infringing?
answered on Oct 19, 2023
There is nothing to prevent you from combining two or more elements from different patents to produce somethin novel and patentable. However the product needs to be novel and non-obvious.
On the other hand if your question is whether ou would be infringing if you took a patentad product,... View More
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
A patent can be granted for a specific method, process, or application related to shredded foam, even if the material itself is not a new invention. The patent holder may have developed a unique innovation or improvement in the use or production of shredded foam that meets the requirements for... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2023
This is going to require that a patent attorney take a deep dive on the material that you provided and the nuances of the issued patent claims. There may be a path to correct inventorship to add you as one of the inventors. If you did not assign over your rights, then being a coinventor makes you... View More
I have come up with a novel formula of herbs that act as a strong stimulant together. I developed it over years to overcome difficulties at jobs and to keep me awake on overnight drives. It is stronger than energy drinks, at least for me.
I'm looking to protect as I seek to profit off its value.
answered on Jan 5, 2023
Very hard to say the exact and the only solution for you here. You should discuss this with your local intellectual property lawyer. In general, you can use the institute of trade secret and also carry some legal protection with it. However you need to meet some legal requirements for this and that... View More
I Have an idea to enhance an existing product for existing business, I would like to propose the idea to this business but would like to protect myself for compensation if they should like it and want to go through with it. What kind of an attorney would I seek to draft protection, I want more than... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2022
Beyond an NDA, you could talk to a patent attorney to discuss possible patent protection. In an initial conversation, you can discuss whether your idea is a good candidate for a patent application.
Is the corporation required to have an attorney to file for the actual patent?
answered on Oct 6, 2022
Hello! Yes, if the corporation is to be the “Applicant” on a U.S. patent application, the patent application has to be signed by a registered patent attorney or a registered patent agent.
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I am a registered U.S. patent attorney, however, absent a mutually-agreed, written... View More
The product should be relatively easy & inexpensive to manufacture. I’ve done as much in-depth research as possible online - and nothing like this exists as far as I can tell. I’ve spoken with friends, relatives, neighbors about a need for such an item and I’ve received 100% positive... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2022
Kudos to you for doing some prep work before your first meeting with a patent attorney. I love clients like that. I teach entrepreneurs about the patent process. I think it would be worth your time to review my intro slide set just so that you have some vocabulary and basic concepts... View More
My mother sews and saw a product a few years back that was neat - She thought it would work better with a different design and material - however it serves the same purpose - the other company that has a patent-pending on it contacted us today and I was curious where we can find the exact info on... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2021
It is hard to say without specifics, but if there is an activity like sewing that has been around for thousands of years, and a company comes up with a new product to help workers perform the activity better, the company will likely patent the product, as well as a method of using that product.... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2021
Contact an intellectual property law firm about this.
Patents expire 20 years after the earliest date of filing, but sometimes there are patent term adjustments that extend that period.
answered on May 11, 2021
The price for drafting and filing a utility patent varies widely, but about $7,000 to $12,000 seems like a good ball park figure.
Is it always good to claim 3 aspects in computer software related patent?
answered on May 11, 2021
You have good observation skills.
An applicant can have has as many claims in the patent application as is desired. I've seen patents and patent applications with just one or two claims, but I've also seen patents with hundreds of claims. Typically, a patent has one or more... View More
The patent # on the bottom of the deep fryer is 200630060898.8 I took my deep fryer apart to clean the build-up of oil and grease and I want to be accurate in reassembling the electronic and mechanical parts. The Canadian Patent Office helped me obtain the American D600066 number.
Where... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2021
Sorry. All you have is a design patent number. That just shows the ornamental appearance and none of the inner details.
https://patents.google.com/patent/USD600066S1/en?oq=D600066+
answered on Jan 27, 2021
I am not going to give you an opinion on Niagen booster supplement containing naturally nicotinamide riboside (NR), because I do not know all the facts, but here are a few comments.
Generally, naturally occurring compounds are not patentable. Anyone can make, use, or sell such compounds.... View More
I currently create a hair product for a celebrity that I created and cook in my kitchen. I package it and send it and she applies her label to it. Can I patent the formula just in case she wants to buy it, how do I know how to price the formula? She has ingredients, not the specific formula... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2020
Yes, you could get a patent on a formulation of a hair product. As a matter of fact, I have written several of them for clients.
But I have to warn you: it is not easy. It is not easy to get a patent on a new mixture of known ingredients, as you seem to be doing. Firstly, it is likely... View More
There can also be other variantions of it made and i want that too all different sizes and shapes but it the same product
answered on May 5, 2020
Congratulations on your new venture. I hope that it will be profitable for you.
And also congratulations about worrying about patents now, before you start the production and sales. Too many people ignore patents, spend lots of money on designs, tooling up, and manufacturing their... View More
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