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Re: Is it 102(b) bar? In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 The examiner may apply 102(b) if you've given him enough detail, or he can ask you to provide more detail.   Remember that the details of the old version may be usable in a 103 rejection.   Read More    Answer

happy to find such In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 very happy to enter into this forum to improve my us patent knowledge . i am in CHINA .   Read More    Answer

Please Help! In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Hello, I have a serious question. I have done original artwork of a famous person. I decided to make a personal t-shirt and now people are asking where they can get one. Can I use the artwork on my sh...   Read More    Answer

Patentable business process In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Hello...I'm glad to have moved off the "becoming a patent lawyer" section and am now able to post in this section.  Anyway, I'm currently a law student and have taken a number of courses in IP...   Read More    Answer

attorney referal? In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 i would like to talk to a paten attorney in n.w. ohio and have not had any success could you offer any assistance?thanks.........mark   Read More    Answer

Not sure if this is Patentable... In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Without giving away what exactly I want to patent. I have an idea for using existing patented products to develop a product that is not being used in a specific function. It is not an obvious idea, no...   Read More    Answer

Can crafts be patented? In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 My mother and I have just started a crafting business and are creating a number of original items out of various materials.  We'd like to protect ourselves as best we can and we know crafters are always...   Read More    Answer

concept for software In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009  I'm new and totally lost. I have a concept for a piece of software.  While its pretty academic in nature, I could see someone making money off it and I'd hate to get screwed.   so I'd ...   Read More    Answer

great idea please help In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009  I have a great new invention that i personaly no for a fact will work. But how do I get the idea patend to make it mine and no one elses? Please help ASAP very eager to get the ball rolling. I know how...   Read More    Answer

Unused Technology Being Patented for New Usages In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Is it possible to patent the unused portion of a technology that has never been used, i.e. the technical specifications include some parameters of which only 80% are used in the public domain.  There ha...   Read More    Answer