Recently Asked Questions - I have an invention … now what?

IPER In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Hello, I am searching for the International Preliminary examination report of a particular PCT Published Application. Is there any specific  site where I could get the report. I have tried ...   Read More    Answer

Patentable Idea Help In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the correct place. A company contracted me to do a job which involved building a prototype. Before the contract was signed I had been thinking hard about tackling ...   Read More    Answer

Can anyone help me In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I need help ,I come from china ,I wanna apeal ebay?can anyone help me ? my email address leesun8661@hotmail.com many thks !   Read More    Answer

Priority dates In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009  I wish to clarify a few things about priority dates of PCT patent Applications. I was wondering  whether national patents filed through a PCT route will all have the same priority date or t...   Read More    Answer

Auslander/Frozen Out In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Please, once and for all, give all the details on costs and procedures for getting a Reality Check, Elaine Workshop or anything else you offer, and be done with it.  For us long time readers, your repet...   Read More    Answer

Whats the first step... In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I know having a good idea is difficult, because the big problem is you can't share it with anyone at first. Could anyone point me in the right direction of what I should do first? My idea uses several...   Read More    Answer

Childrens line of clothing In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 After spending 6 hours of going mall to mall looking for pants for my husky son, I'm about ready to burst into tears. The sizes they make for husky kids are just insane. No one seems to take into considerati...   Read More    Answer

confused about patent In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 does anyone know the difference between the issued pat. and the pat pending pat pending on next post 1. A portable display device comprising: an enclosure; a first hardware means for enabling sa...   Read More    Answer

pat pending In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 then the patent pending: 1. A flat panel computer display apparatus comprising: An enclosure housing said display apparatus; A display screen; Hardware to support the operation of said display screen;...   Read More    Answer

Patent??? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Please can someone here help me. I have a great idea. It involves the use of someone elses patent but in a completely different way which has never been done before. (heres a bad bizarre example, I dont want...   Read More    Answer