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Q: CAN YOU PLEEEEEEEEASE TELL ME HOW TO OBTAIN A PATENT WITHOUT GETTING RIPPED OFF? PEOPLE GOT ME FOR 1200 BUCKS!

I JUST CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN AGAIN SO I'VE BEEN HARBORING IDEAS FOR DECADES, SOME VERY NEEDED STUFF.

Adam W. Bell
Adam W. Bell
answered on Oct 19, 2023

A patent application usually will cost between $5000 and $10,000 in attorney fees.

They require a huge amount of professional work.

BUT if you really want to do it yourself I highly recommend the Nolo Preaa book by David Pressman called "PATENT IT YOURSELF" - Note I have...
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Q: CAN YOU PLEEEEEEEEASE TELL ME HOW TO OBTAIN A PATENT WITHOUT GETTING RIPPED OFF? PEOPLE GOT ME FOR 1200 BUCKS!

I JUST CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN AGAIN SO I'VE BEEN HARBORING IDEAS FOR DECADES, SOME VERY NEEDED STUFF.

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

Hi there! Here are some general guidelines to help you obtain a patent. I do not recommend that you do this yourself - hire a qualified attorney. However, for your own knowledge and edification, here is a broad overview of the steps needed to take to obtain a patent:

1. Research thoroughly...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Pennsylvania on
Q: my innovation work was stolen, research and notes on to be patents, Can I protect my drawings at minimal cost ?

Im a patented inventor, my patents were jumped and improperly applied for a design patent and not a utility patent in the 80s, in 2021 or 2022 all my work over 50 yrs were removed from me and copied. I'm seeing my invention online being sold on facebook. 5 maybe more initial drawing were... View More

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answered on Jul 28, 2023

To protect your initial drawings and innovations, it is essential to consider applying for patents and/or copyrights. Patents protect inventions, while copyrights protect original works of authorship, including drawings. You should consult with an intellectual property attorney to assess the best... View More

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Q: Am trying to find out if there is a patent on a specific lure called the Hattie mitte , renegade had them.

Soft plastic hellgrammite imitation

Kevin E. Flynn
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answered on Jul 18, 2023

If you have the old lure in the original packaging, it may show the patent number if they had a patent.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20070234635A1/en?q=(hellgrammite)&oq=hellgrammite is a published patent application for Method and apparatus for integrated weighted nymph form...
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Q: What are the limitations on obtaning patents on bacteriophages or their products for treatment of human diseses in the
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answered on Jul 11, 2023

Obtaining patents on bacteriophages or their products for treatment of human diseases in the US can be challenging due to several limitations. One limitation is that bacteriophages are naturally occurring entities, which the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not allow patents for.... View More

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Q: PATENT RE-38666 reissued from 5931468 Is either patent still active ?

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... View More

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Q: Hi, I have an Egyptian patent for the production of high density wool sheet, how to apply for it in USA, and how much?

The product can be used as a filler for comforters and quilts. It is protected under the Egyptian law. How to apply for patent the same product here? It is under the name of my father, how to be the sole licensed beneficiary?

Adam W. Bell
Adam W. Bell
answered on Jan 18, 2024

Probably between $1500 and $3500.

But you may not be able to file it at all due to filing date issues.

If you are serious, you need to talk to a (real) patent attorney.

www.bell-iplaw.com

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) and Intellectual Property for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is this already approved?If yes, do the author need to sign an acknowledgment for releasing the patent?

I'm one of the co-author.

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answered on Dec 14, 2023

If you're asking whether a patent has already been approved, it's essential to check the status of the patent application. This can typically be done through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. If the patent has been granted, it will be listed as such in their... View More

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Q: Can a website submitted through Coca Cola company contact form become owned by Coca Cola if their terms indicate that?

The website link being submitted to them, contains information about a patent-pending invention. In the terms for Coca Cola, it said something like "you agree that anything you submit may be used by us royalty-free, non-exclusively, forever, etc." which is not what I want. Since I did not... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2023

Disregard my typo above..

It's important to carefully review and understand the terms and conditions stated by Coca Cola before submitting any information or website links through their contact form. While the terms may include broad language regarding the use of submitted materials,...
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Q: is there any patents for baby formula ice cream? I couldn't find any but I am afraid I am looking over something.
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answered on May 2, 2023

After conducting a thorough search, I did not find any patents specifically for baby formula ice cream. However, it is possible that a patent exists for a similar product or for a specific process used to make baby formula ice cream. It is recommended to consult with a patent attorney for further... View More

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Q: How far can I go in designing a similar product?

I am wanting to start my business and I have designed a tire insert, it has similar properties to cushcore, my insert puts pressure on the tire providing outward pressure but the design of my product is quite different in dimensions. What would be considered a violation of this patent?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 24, 2023

I'm sorry your question remains open for four weeks. You could try reposting under "Patents (Intellectual Property)" instead of this general "Uncategorized" heading. Some questions do go unanswered, but you could have better chances of a reply by reposting and adding... View More

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Q: Can I mail myself my plans to get a patent protection by keeping it sealed and mailed to myself?

Because I was told crazy prices om patents like $5000 and more and then I've heard of free patents

Cameron Tousi
Cameron Tousi
answered on Feb 15, 2022

Sending the plans to yourself does not provide any intellectual property rights, by way of patents or otherwise. There are people who like the idea that sending the plans to yourself accomplishes a sort of proof by virtue of the fact that it's got the post office's date to show when an... View More

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Q: one of the 2 inventors of an unassigned patent has died. Can the remaining inventor sell the patent?
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answered on Aug 5, 2021

First, I am sorry that your co-inventor whom I presume was a friend, has died.

If there are two inventors and there is not any signed agreement to consolidate the ownership rights, then the rights are still divided.

This would get into issues of estate law so you would need to...
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Q: I need to find out if my father an grandparents left me an my siblings any land in Puerto Rican I was told they did

My mom told use we have a land but since my dad an grandparents pass away I'm not sure how to go about find out

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Apr 9, 2021

Your question was posted as a patent (invention) question for Pennsylvania. You won't find any good answers there. You need to ask the question again and say that your question is for "real estate law" for the US Territory of Puerto Rico (the territories are listed after the... View More

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Q: how do you reinstate an old patent?
Peter D. Mlynek
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on Apr 7, 2021

You can't reinstate old patent. Here is the idea behind patents: the inventor discloses his invention to the public, and in turn the public (via the government) allows the inventor to keep others from making or using his invention for a limited time. After the limited time expires,... View More

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Q: When filing a Provisional Patent Application or Patent and the application builds on or supersedes a patent that has

lapsed due to non-payment of fees or failure to respond to the patent office, does the new filing have to answer claims made by previous, lapsed patents? Is the new filing beholding to the lapsed patents in any way?

Kathryn Perales
Kathryn Perales
answered on Feb 18, 2021

If a patent or patent application has been abandoned, then you don't have to worry about infringing it - nothing you do now would infringe. If the abandonment happened recently, you'll want to figure out whether the applicant still has a chance to revive or appeal, and keep an eye on it.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Pennsylvania on
Q: Book Title

Hi. I have a question about intellectual property and copyright. If I’ve written a book, how do I know if my book title is taken or if it’s too similar to other book titles? For example could I title it “The Adventures of Ozzy, the Big Blue Dog” or would that be in violation of the... View More

Timothy John Billick
Timothy John Billick
answered on Sep 26, 2020

The short answer is that it depends on how litigious the rights holders would be. Based solely on the information in this this hypothetical, your risk of infringement would be low. That said, characters are subject to copyright protection so an A-to-B comparison of the character(s) would need to... View More

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Q: Disposition of valuable patents following death of inventor no probate filed-how to proceed-discover commercial uses?

Need advice re Highly valuable international energy saving patents authored by recently deceased inventor and assigned to small Pa. company in which I hold shares and from which I am owed $.

No will or probate action I can find. Death in early 2020. Processes now being used by Morton... View More

Michael Cherewka
Michael Cherewka
answered on Sep 14, 2020

There are a lot of unknown facts in your question/scenario which require review of existing documents ( the Company documents -Bylaws or Operating Agreement / Buy-sell / your loans to Company) (the Assignment of patent rights) and possibly some research regarding registration of the patents and the... View More

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Q: So is this patent restricting anyone else from making any type belt temp sensor kit using infrared and digital display

I was looking to use a different ir thermal sensor with it's own circuit board controller and LCD display with my own computer coding for operation. I am referring to razorback technology patents

John B. Hudak
John B. Hudak
answered on Jul 14, 2020

Generally, to determine if a patent can limit the activities of others there would need to be a determination of the following: (a) if the patent in question is still active; (b) an interpretation of the claims of the patent -- analyzing what is actually covered -- and if the potential actions will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Collections, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark for Pennsylvania on
Q: I want to use the tune to ColePorter's song "Anything Goes" with new lyrics on Youtube. Do I need copyright permission?
John B. Hudak
John B. Hudak
answered on Jun 17, 2020

Your new work may be considered a derivative work of the original song. A derivative work uses some or all of the original work and adds new elements. The copyright owner has the exclusive right to make derivative works. Therefore, if you made a derivative work without permission it could be... View More

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