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answered on Nov 8, 2023
To find out if an idea is already patented, you should perform a patent search. This can be done using the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) online database.
When searching, use a variety of keywords related to your idea to ensure a comprehensive search. It's important... View More 
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
To determine if the kayak you plan to purchase from another country is patented in the USA, you should conduct a patent search. You can start by searching the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. Look for patents on the design or utility of the kayak by using relevant... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2023
If you are buying items on Alibaba or other similar cites and intend on reselling them, it is very important to do a patent search to try and determine if the product is patented. If it looks very similar to another product, you should see if the product indicates that it has a patent or patent... View More
We simply need help from a pro bono patent attorney or patent agent, to represent us and respond to our patent office action, clarifying the term aperture in our utility patent application.
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
In your response to the patent office action, you would need to distinguish the terms "aperture" and "trench" clearly. An "aperture" generally refers to an opening or hole, typically one that allows the passage of light or matter, and it can be of any shape. It is... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
To locate a patent associated with Paul Frederick from 2007, you would perform a search using the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. You can search by the inventor's name and the year of the patent to find the document.
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I'm a resident in Virginia considering an embedded software engineer offer letter within the same state with a proprietary info and inventions agreement. There is ambiguity in these terms and I want to know what protections are already in place for my inventions outside of work time that... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2023
In Virginia, like many states, employment agreements often include clauses related to proprietary information and inventions. Typically, inventions or creations made during employment or using employer resources belong to the employer. However, if you invent something on your own time, without... View More
My applications were stuck in the former SAWS program. It seems I need to file a suit against the PTO but they seem to win most of the time.
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answered on Oct 28, 2023
Challenging actions of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be complex. If you believe there were irregularities in how the USPTO handled your patent application due to the former SAWS program or any other reason, you may consider legal action. Before pursuing a lawsuit against... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2023
Obtaining a patent in the realm of English language and literature is challenging, as patents typically cover inventions or processes, not creative works or ideas. However, if you're looking to innovate in this area, consider developing a unique software or tool that aids in literary analysis,... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2023
You probably mean US patent US5109778A. It has expired for non payment of maintenance fees. So you can go ahead and make the things covered in the claims of this expired patent.
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Application US07/677,501 events
1991-04-29... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
To determine the current status of a specific patent, one would need to conduct a search in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database.
Patents have a finite term, usually 20 years from the filing date for utility patents, but this can be affected by various factors... View More
I haven´t been called nor asked to give my permission to patent it. I can proof I did the deck myself, there is the digital print & email sent w deck to the person for whom I did the job. This person has taken the type & style I used in the design & wants to be the owner of it when... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
If someone has applied for a trademark registration with the USPTO using a mark you designed without your permission, you may have rights to challenge the application or subsequent registration. First, having proof of your original design, such as digital prints and email correspondence, is... View More
I haven´t been called nor asked to give my permission to patent it. I can proof I did the deck myself, there is the digital print & email sent w deck to the person for whom I did the job. This person has taken the type & style I used in the design & wants to be the owner of it when... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
The trademark application you cite is for the text FROM HER TO ETERNITY, without any graphic element or stylized font, so whatever you designed is not at issue in the trademark registration.
If the design you created is being used on merchandise or related materials such as advertising,... View More
I would like to patent an energy drink recipe but in a broad sense to protect or mitigate against companies with more capital just running me over and imitating it. How do I find patent but ensure I'm not overlapping someone else's already?
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
To determine if your energy drink ingredient is already patented, you can start by searching the USPTO database and other relevant sources. This will help you understand whether your invention overlaps with existing patents. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances,... View More
I would like to patent an energy drink recipe but in a broad sense to protect or mitigate against companies with more capital just running me over and imitating it. How do I find patent but ensure I'm not overlapping someone else's already?
answered on Oct 19, 2023
OK, so here is the situation. You have two separate issues: (1) can you make and sell your energy drink?, and (2) can you patent it to keep others from copying your invention? The first question is typically the more important one.
(1) To make sure that you do not infringe on other... View More
I would like to patent an energy drink recipe but in a broad sense to protect or mitigate against companies with more capital just running me over and imitating it. How do I find patent but ensure I'm not overlapping someone else's already?
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
To determine if an ingredient or recipe has already been patented, you'll want to conduct a thorough patent search. Begin with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database, which allows you to search through issued patents and published patent applications. Utilize various... View More
I would like to patent an energy drink recipe but in a broad sense to protect or mitigate against companies with more capital just running me over and imitating it. How do I find patent but ensure I'm not overlapping someone else's already?
answered on Oct 20, 2023
I have recently had quite a few potential clients with this sort of question and I have not been able to recomend any of them go ahead. First ou are faced with a couple of thousand years of prior art. Secondly the obviousnes standards for combining known ingredients are not high. I have had success... View More
Question answered: patent # US 7,354,399 B2 has patent date April 8, 2008, so expiration date is April 8, 2028.
answered on Oct 19, 2023
US664884
That's Method and apparatus for determining hemodialysis parameters.
1998-01-07
Application filed by Fresenius Medical Care North America
1998-01-07
Priority to US09/003,798
2003-11-18
Publication of US6648845B1... View More
Different manufacturers knife handle that has a separate patent be infringing?
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
Patent infringement occurs when someone makes, uses, sells, or offers to sell a patented invention without the patent owner's permission. If the knife blade is only similar in shape but has a different ornamentation, it might not infringe on the original patent, provided the ornamentation is... 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 Oct 23, 2023
If you're looking to preserve an original patent that went to the appeals court, you'll need to ensure that it's properly documented and stored in a safe location. If the appeals court issued a decision in November 2021, it would be prudent to maintain a certified copy of that... View More
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