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2 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Florida on
Q: On Appeal to District Appellate Court my case was VACATED and REMANDED back to the Bankruptcy Court. The Court REFUSED.

The Bankruptcy Court said I owed

Payment s to my plan . My case was ruled against me and ended before the Appeal the Appellate Court decided the Vacate Remand Order. The Bankruptcy Judge who did so was removed from his cases before he made the decision.

I have unquestionable... View More

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Oct 4, 2021

This question was posted as a question on patents (inventions). That is not the right topic. You may get better answers if you post this as a bankruptcy question.

Good Luck

Kevin E Flynn

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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Illinois on
Q: What is IP/patent ownership assignment when filing a patent application?

I submitted a good patent with my *previous* company. And now as a part of filing, they sent me an "assignment" PDF file to sign which is odd to me and I never had an experience with signing such a file (I was going to sue the company so I'm a bit suspicious about their request).... View More

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Sep 29, 2021

Basically they want you to give them the patent.

Depending on your employment contract they may have rights to it already.

Consult with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: The living universe and the secrets of it's eggs causing earthquakes and Mystical phenomena on Earth

Can I patent this facts with living proof of what causes the earthquake and much much more??

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Sep 26, 2021

A patent allow you to prohibit others from making, using, selling, or offering to sell something that uses the patented technology. So it is not about documenting a truth about how the universe was formed.

If there is some way that someone could use your information to do something, then...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Landlord - Tenant and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Arkansas on
Q: So if I was homeless and know of a home thats empty and been empty for years can I squat in it and make ot mine ? If so
Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Sep 24, 2021

This question was routed to patent attorneys that work with inventors. That is not the right group of lawyers to answer this. It does not sound like landlord-tenant either.

In real estate law there is a little used provision called adverse possession that was left over from a much...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Legal Malpractice, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark for California on
Q: i need to file a patent

i have some softwear that i need to gain all rights for leasing

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Sep 23, 2021

You need to consult with a patent attorney and do an analysis of cost and benefit.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Can I file an RCE by a 3-month official due date after an AFCP2.0 is filed but before an AFCP2.0 decision is made?
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answered on Sep 21, 2021

Probably yes, but the USPTO will likely then consider your AFCP 2.0 request to be withdrawn and will instead most likely go with the RCE.

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming and Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: How do I patent a sports gambling game? Also should I patent the game or the app?

I want to use my game in an app so do i patent the game or the app?

Peter D. Mlynek
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on Sep 21, 2021

It may be easier to patent the app, you'd likely want to get intellectual property rights to both the app and the game.

You really need to hire a patent attorney to go over the specifics with you.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: who hold the patent on polymer soluplus
Peter D. Mlynek
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on Sep 21, 2021

BASF is the trademark holder for the mark Soluplus, thus BASF most likely has patent rights to the polymer as well.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Is this patent (10699605) only for the US or Europe too? I was thinking of using a similar idea regarding messages.

I was thinking of building something similar to vestaboard, inspired by pop culture: Sending messages through a board where flaps spin around an axis and stop at the correct moment to show the character. Will I be able to sell it in Europe?

Peter D. Mlynek
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on Sep 21, 2021

US patent 10,699,605, like all US patents, is good only in the US. It is not enforceable in Europe.

The good news is that there does not appear to be an equivalent European patent or patent application. Vestaboard, for whatever reason, did not file this patent in Europe.

Of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Does the patent publication have any financial implications for the person who filed the patent?
Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Sep 19, 2021

This is a question best addressed by the attorney that filed the patent application. There is a concept of provisional rights (totally unrelated to provisional patent applications). Under the right circumstances, a party that is seeking patent protection can start accruing a possible damage award... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: How can I find out if someone patented a car motor in California.

My ex husband designed a car motor while we were married. He passed away in February and he was in dealings with a car company to sell his design. When he passed his roommates didn’t allow me or his mom to get his things. So I don’t have anything to prove it was his design unless I can find the... View More

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Sep 17, 2021

I am sorry that someone you once loved intensely has died.

One place to look for an indication that your ex-husband assigned rights in an invention over to another entity is the assignment database -- https://assignment.uspto.gov/patent/index.html#/patent/search

A limitation of this...
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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for New Hampshire on
Q: My dad has 2 pattens out. How do I know if they are being used and should he have gotten paid on them?

Patents by Inventor xx. xx has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Multi frequency stacked patch antenna... View More

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Sep 15, 2021

It appears that your dad assigned his rights to Tyco. https://assignment.uspto.gov/patent/index.html#/patent/search/resultAbstract?id=6639558&type=patNum

Often this happens as someone is working for a company and they assign their rights over to their employer. Perhaps Tyco paid...
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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for New Jersey on
Q: How can I find the patent for McDonald's original teflon ring apparatus for cooking the eggs for egg McMuffins?
Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Sep 9, 2021

You can either search for the rings or look at the patents that were assigned to McDonalds. It looks like they use a patent holding company Restaurant Technologies Inc.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Probate for Massachusetts on
Q: Is this possible and how can I fix this or what do I do?

My father passed away unexpectedly a couple months ago. June 12th to be exact and a month later after his funeral, I filed intestate probate as he had no will. He had debt and expenses, but his parents took care of it. After legally doing all the paperwork for probate it was done within 3 weeks... View More

Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
answered on Sep 7, 2021

If you are appointed Personal Representative of his estate you can and should obtain information from the Registry of Motor Vehicles about the title and transfer information. If assets or monies were stolen from the estate then you may be advised to pursue the parents depending upon whether the sum... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Arizona on
Q: Is there a way to use a patented product for my business without it being illegal?

I am looking to create a startup company, but there is a product that is patented and there seems to be no way around it. I am looking into ways to improve what is already out there or even use the product with my own twist in a legal fashion. The product patent is for dissolvable edible pods which... View More

Stephen E. Zweig
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answered on Sep 2, 2021

It probably is a good idea to talk to a patent attorney. The claims may not be as comprehensive as you think. Alternatively, the patent prosecution history may show specific gaps in coverage. Other information, such as expiration dates, ownership, and the like, may also be helpful.

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3 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Iowa on
Q: I need to know if this is breaching a Patent.

For school, I am planning a a Solar Array for the roof a vehicle such as a Pickup Truck or Van. My idea is similar to an existing patent, Patent Publication Number 20180175785, however my idea is smaller in size, by more than half, and designed for a different purpose, renewable energy generation... View More

Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
answered on Sep 2, 2021

The issue is how different is your invention from other products claimed in patents and patent applications, or disclosed in the literature. You should consult a patent attorney to assist you with a patentability evaluation of your product.

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4 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Florida on
Q: I have a display patent from 1993 I'd like to know if there's some way I can update it ?
Stephen E. Zweig
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answered on Aug 25, 2021

Sadly no. Patents typically have a maximum lifetime of about 20 years from the filing date. Although this can be adjusted a bit for delays at the USPTO, usually, the adjustments are only for a few months or years.

A 1993 patent era patent is likely long expired, is probably public...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: If an item has a patent can I still produce that item according to form fit and function ??
Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Aug 20, 2021

It will depend on what the patent covers

Consult with an attorney

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Louisiana on
Q: cost per year for a person being a curator for an interdicted person.

I am in need of a new curator to handle my money affairs as my present curator =daughter will not let me near my money=assets!

Who or what kind of company can take over this position? If a new curator can take over then about how much will this cost me the interdicted person?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Aug 20, 2021

A bank, CPA, relative or attorney can be appointed as your Curator. There is no set fee.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Arizona on
Q: Have family patents inherited from a will - appear to be innovations at a global scale. Looking past missed royalties.

Family patents include "Grass Cutter," (original lawnmower), Time-controlled release valve (for fire extinguishers and irrigation systems), and medical valve for oxygen tanks. It appears that our family has owned the patents for quite some time and a friend of ours mentioned that we may... View More

Stephen E. Zweig
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answered on Aug 17, 2021

To start with, you could look these various patents up on Google patents and see which ones have expired, which are abandoned, and which may need maintenance fees. You can do this by looking at https://patents.google.com .

You can also get some idea of which patents have already been sold...
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