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xxxx In Other    -  updated on 3/10/2011 if you use a picture say such as (hello kitty or patch) on you product what steps would you have to take to secure the right to use there trade mark on your product ?   Read More    Answer

alteration to product already outthere In Other    -  updated on 2/25/2011 following a recent burglary i was looking for a security product to make my home more secure and could not find one for the job i wanted, the product has been around for years but needs a alteration to it t...   Read More    Answer

Smart Teen, Good Ideas, But Broke In Other    -  updated on 2/10/2011 I am a 15 yr. old boy with no home other than cps, no money,a 112 I.Q., and world changing ideas. Any idea how to get a patent for under $200?   Read More    Answer

How to talk to the press about a pending patent. In Other    -  updated on 2/7/2011 My company has a patent pending. The press is asking the company about the patent. How much (if anything) would it be prudent to reveal or not reveal about a pending patent?   Read More    Answer

expired patents due to non maintanence In Other    -  updated on 2/6/2011 If a patent expires for failure to pay maintanence fees, can it be reactivated (whether through original peron or corp that owned the paent) or by someone else assuming they pay the back fees. There would s...   Read More    Answer

Using a name that is already patented In Other    -  updated on 1/30/2011 I got the idea to open a StarWars themed strip club but I know the StarWars name is already patented by George Lucas. I wasn't able to find any proof that one exists probably due to that very reason. How wou...   Read More    Answer

design ownership In Other    -  updated on 1/16/2011 I have a furniture concept, that is a cross between two common pieces, but is as yet non-existent. I have made two for myself and I would like to approach a specific company to see if they are interested in ...   Read More    Answer

missed 7.5 year patent maintenance fee i was in hospital for brain surgery and just realized it i don't want to loose it. what can i do In Other    -  updated on 12/20/2010   Read More    Answer

patents ownership In Other    -  updated on 11/1/2010 Hi , I have a question on patents ownership ,if you could help me that will be great .If I see your advice fruitful then I will go ahead with the more detail consulting .I also need a letter stating that ...   Read More    Answer

Licence to use the pictures from some of US patents in my book In Other    -  updated on 11/1/2010 I am an authors of chapter in new book when I have include some pictures from the US pattents.. How can I get permission or License for my efdditor ?   Read More    Answer