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They said they weren't currently excepting ideas. But I know they still collect them and just vamp it up to make it different.
answered on Jan 23, 2018
Do you have a patent application filed for the idea? If you receive an issued patent on your idea in the United States, then Kraft and everyone else will be subject to a law suit from you if they use in the United States the specific idea covered by one or more claims in your issued patent.... View More 
answered on Jan 4, 2017
I am sorry to hear about your father's passing.
If your father had rights to the patent (i.e., he did not assign it to his employer, or he has not otherwise sold it or licensed it), then you should treat the patent the same as any other personal property.
Good luck!
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