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patents In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 3/28/2009 I need a patent pronto. Can I file for prov. patent with drawings for $80.00 without an attroney? A company already has my  small invention and prototype.   Read More    Answer

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How do I protect my idea? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 3/26/2009 I've performed research on ?Pet Rocks?, invented in April 1975 by salesman, Gary Dahl.  By the time the fad ended in December 1975, copycat rocks had flooded the market (e.g., ?the Original Pet Rock?).<...   Read More    Answer

How do I find the best IP Patent Attorney? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 This topic has been moved to [link=http://www.intelproplaw.com/Forum/Forum.cgi?board=software_business;action=display;num=1092544422;start=0]Software and Business Process Patents[/link] by Forum Admin.   Read More    Answer

to patent or not In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 i have an good idea. i make colorful accessories for cars. the assessory is designed according to the customer's request.  can i patent this idea, or do i license it? i want to start a business v...   Read More    Answer

how to patent In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 i have recently made an idea for a product but do not know how to patent it, might i add that i am canadian im rather new to business can someone help me. thanks   Read More    Answer

Need Basic Patent Advice In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I have a great idea (at least I think so) and think it may be marketable.  I would like to protect the idea but am not familiar with patent law and the patent process. I have several questions:Read More    Answer

Is my idea already patented? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I have an idea I wante patented but I don't really know how to go about checking whether the idea is already patented by someone else.  Can someone offer some suggestions on how to search for existing p...   Read More    Answer

HOW CAN I PATENT A CHEMICAL FORMULA In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Is it possible to patent a chemical derived from a mixture of tropical plants for medicinal use?   Read More    Answer

recipes In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 have a question about ip. I am an executive chef at an indian restraunt in new orleans. I started as a cook , and was promated to chef after the other chef left. The chef who left did not write or communicat...   Read More    Answer