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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... View More 
answered on Aug 20, 2021
It will depend on what the patent covers
Consult with an attorney
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?
answered on Aug 20, 2021
A bank, CPA, relative or attorney can be appointed as your Curator. There is no set fee.
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
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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... View More
I'm taking a premade mold others made to create the design idea required to create my finished product idea. I'm not claiming their molds individually; but using them to make my creation of an end product.
answered on Aug 15, 2021
Patent? maybe not.
You need to consult with an attorney to evaluate your options.
My invention in no way modifies the product it simply allows the one-time use consumable to be reused more than once in the same manner for which it was intended.
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answered on Aug 15, 2021
The answer is, "it depends." In some situations, such as refiling printer cartridges, the rule of "patent exhaustion" may apply. This rule is that a patent owner uses up their rights when they first sell a product.
However, the patent owner may also have engaged in... View More
Serial No. 87074519 Reg No. 5247609. Trademark Name: 'Wild Kitchen' - Goods & Services: Petfood and Pet Treats. Our Trademark will be the Company Name registered here in New Zealand. We will be trading under another name 'Real Wild'. What is our situation with allowance of... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2021
You run the risk of having your product stopped at customs and deny entry into the USA
I would suggest a different brand
Consult with a USA attorney
One of the people on the patent seems to be doing negotiatining with the said invention with out conferring the other name on the patent.
answered on Aug 12, 2021
If by "names on the patent", you mean that there are two inventors -- then no.
The patent rights belong to the inventors unless the inventors assign their rights to someone else. Most patents have inventors that are employees that assign their rights to their employers. But... View More
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... View More
My gmaw passed away an I was post to get one fifth of the inheritance. I was in prison. Now they say that it all got stolen an there is nothing I can do. I no my mom got my gmaw van n lost it n my sis got a few things I never received anything. They haven't ss# n all my info I think they might... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2021
I am so sorry that this happened to you. Your question went out to attorneys that file patents for inventions. There is not a category for paRents which is what you may have been trying to hit. You may want to add Family Law to the category set.
You may want to contact Legal Aid near... View More
Dear lawyer.
Unfortunately, I involuntarily found myself in an unpleasant situation and I would be happy for your help. I have an account at Marketplace site, where I sell products from a variety of different suppliers. A few days ago, an e-mail was sent to me from a lawyer (on behalf of... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2021
You can be dragged to an American court by virtue of you selling here.
There are different tools to deal with the lawsuit if you think it is an error.
You need to consult with an attorney review all the documentation you have.
Best luck!
Its regarding the high pressure creating between two plates with natural day to dya life machins ,which will produce us electricity
answered on Aug 3, 2021
First, I would not share any additional details in a public forum.
Second, you are going to want to chose a patent attorney with the relevant technical background. I am not sure whether that is physics or material sciences. There are many patent attorneys with Ph.D. level of education in... View More
I would like to attempt a new business idea that would involve a utilizing a refrigerated tear drop camper style trailer and would like to know if there is any proprietary rights to this.
answered on Aug 2, 2021
It would be best to hire a patent attorney to do a patentability search. But in the meantime you may want to check databases such as Google Patents and the USPTO web site by entering the terms that best describe your invention.
I have a logo that’s placed on shoe that I would like to patent
answered on Aug 2, 2021
You are confused. You probably need to file for a trademark. Consult with an attorney.
The impact lead has on shooting ranges is devastating to the local environment. The goal would be to produce ammunition that could be used in common calibers. This ammunition would comprise of materials that could be broken down naturally and with low to no impact on the environment and ground... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2021
Sounds like the composition of your projectile is what will be relevant. Dimensions would not seem to be the issue. If you're projectile composition is novel and nonobvious, then you may be able to obtain a utility patent. I'd be happy to discuss.
Each letter in the alphabet corresponds to an animal and an emotion as well. The illustration on the flashcard shows the emotion on that animal. Example: A is for Ape. Then in the flashcard, it depicts of an ape what is Anxious. B for bear. Then the bear in the picture is brave. C for cat and the... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2021
I suspect that this will probably not be patentable. There is a printed matter exception for patents. Unless the printed material improves the functionality of the thing it is printed on; then the printed material gets no patent "credit."
Put alternatively, the USPTO examiner... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2021
To get a final answer, you will need to work with a patent attorney that will commission a search. But you can take some initial steps on your own. You can use the free search tools and some tips on DIY searches listed in my slide set https://bit.ly/Patent__Searching .
You can also look... View More
I had an idea for a company that similarly operates in the same way as AirBnB. But it relates to Dungeons & Dragons, called AirD&D. The basic premise of the company would be that people could post locations that can be rented out for single or ongoing campaigns or game sessions that are... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2021
Maybe, depends
You need to have a consultation with an attorney
In general if the marks are in related areas, there may be a conflict
My business partner personally holds a patent for a safety product. We are forming an LLC to manufacture and sell the product. Is it necessary (or preferred) for him to assign ownership of the patent to the LLC? Can the LLC license the patent (to other manufacturers) without owning it? Is he... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2021
I won't give you final answers as this question gets beyond my national patent registration and touches on items related to Texas law. I am licensed in North Carolina and do not hold a state license in Texas.
I will give you some things to discuss with your attorney.
1) What... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2021
You sent this question out to paTents (inventions). There is not a category for paRents.
You may want to repost this under family law.
Kevin E Flynn
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