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Extremely Simple Invention Poses Complex Problems. In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Extremely Simple Invention Poses Complex Problems. I have invented a device which technologically speaking is as simple as a water butt. It is aimed at a niche market which I know very well and...   Read More    Answer

compulsory licenses In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 What is the effect of compulsory licenses on inventions and inventors. I need references of reports or reports wrtten on this subject by various peoples. Even recent case studies on this subject matter will ...   Read More    Answer

Re: Ok help is needed! In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Dudley, False advertising is pretty far removed from patents (which is the primary topic of this particular forum).  I would post your question under Miscellaneous.  False advertising is a f...   Read More    Answer

An important legal question! In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I need to know is there a legal limit to age requirements for an NDA to be binding?  And if so how can I make an NDA with a minor who has just as much legal rights to my concepts due to his knowledge!Read More    Answer

The inventors dream... In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I was browsing through this site on my way to discovering all i can about patents, it seems the more i find out the less I know, see the deal is I've come up with this awesome idea (cliche i know), but i kno...   Read More    Answer

Oh GOD! In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Look after reading many post here this evening. I am at most shocked and awed by the profesional reponses and recomendations by some of the posters herein! I see that this site might be a God Send fo...   Read More    Answer

I am dumb as a box of rocks! In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Well hello people I am new to these forums and I want you all to know just as my title states I am as dumb as a box of rocks in some areas! I am 42 years old and I have many inventions and concepts a...   Read More    Answer

Imrproving upon an existing idea In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 How much of a difference does the new idea have to be from the existing idea to be patentable. ie: let's say there's a patent on the chair. you decide that you are going to put little indentions in yo...   Read More    Answer

Which lawyer to contact? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 This forum is one of the most interesting and helpful forums. Thanks for the valuable suggestions. I want to license my ornamental design patent to a company like Tiffany. Could anyone please let me k...   Read More    Answer

Software Patents - worth applying for? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I have been referencing your site and find it very useful. ?Thank you. We have a software innovation for which we could apply for a patent. ?However, I doubt this innovation is commercially applicable...   Read More    Answer