Patents & Trademarks Questions for patent
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In Litigation - updated on 9/30/2006
Hello ...there is as wedge shaped foam pillow to lift the covers off of the feet in bed that was patented in 2000. The idea to lift the covers off the feet goes back to patents from the late 1800's so I'm th... Read More  Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 9/5/2006
Is it against the law to sell something that has to do with the State Lottery? Or, if I was to present Tx Lotto with a new way to make more money, could they use my idea with paying me a commission? Read More Answer |
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In Litigation - updated on 8/23/2006
hi, I am working on a business plan which revolves around a certain type of device and its abilities. After a search, it seems like someone has patented a similar device although does function exaclty as min... Read More Answer |
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In Litigation - updated on 8/11/2006
hi, i bought some brand name items over the internet twice which was taken by customs. i got a letter from the patent lawers telling me they have a package addressed to me with conterfiet items, saying to si... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 7/6/2006
I assigned a patent to an IP enforcement company called GPCI. After a year, the attorney there says they have a buyer for my patent for $200K. (My share is half.) I want to prevent the sale from occuring on ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 5/22/2006
Where can I find legal information regard obtaining an individual/empl... patent for use at my company? Presently working by contract with an offshore company and would like to patent a design. Would my comp... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 6/2/2006
We have a trademark license and patent number agreement that we send to our customers. The question is whether this agreement is necessary. What does an agreement like this give us that the PTO doesn't, when... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 5/17/2006
I want to find out if patent preparation can be out-sourced. The work of prior art search, preparing patent application, diagrams etc. can be out-sourced. The objective is to do 80 % of the work in an out-so... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 4/26/2006
I am thinking of using LegalZoom, an online law document service, for a provisional patent application. Is this service acceptable or would it be worth it to see a patent attorney in person? Also is getting ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 5/2/2006
I am developing a device that utilizes an elastic band with a print on it. I was searching through patents and came across this. Is this for real? http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6701532.html I can't even u... Read More Answer |
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In Is it Patentable? - updated on 1/18/2006
I am developing a database product and will sell access to it on a subscription basis. There is no comparable product that organizes and packages the info as this will. What do I need to file to protect my i... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 1/19/2006
Once a patent has been submitted and the period where the inventor is granted a number of months to develop as many applications as he can, during this period, is it possible and/or legally advisable to inco... Read More Answer |
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In Is it Patentable? - updated on 12/12/2005
When developing a novelty product, is it possible or necessary to have the idea copyrighted or patented? (The item would be easy to copy and uses materials already in existence.) Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 11/18/2005
A U.S. Patent does not affect the production of a product in another country , but can it affect the sale of a product to America? Is there such a thing as an International patent and if there is does it app... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 12/5/2005
I have three patents with a major oilfield service company. Although I signed over the patents, standard procedure, to the company for $1000 they have since recieved between 7 to 10 million from the product ... Read More Answer |
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In Is it Patentable? - updated on 11/8/2005
Can I patent my herbal extract? It comes from a common fruit, but is extracted in a way that yields health benefits. Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 9/29/2005
I have an acquaintance who works in the same field as I - the eyewear business. He works mainly in marketing and distribution, while I work in design and manufacturing. Recently, he told me of a theoretical ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 10/10/2005
Working for a small consulting firm, my partner and myself were hired to do a job. We suggested that for only slightly more money we could get the better results by using a new, custom technology. Our employ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 9/4/2005
I have a couple of inventions I would like to get placed on the market. I do not have a patent or anything of that sort (just a invention idea). I do not have the money to pay attorneys. Is there a way I can... Read More Answer |
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In Litigation - updated on 6/10/2005
I am looking for support for the proposition that in certain cases someone other than the actual patent holder can provide ''actual notice'' required by 35 USC 287(a). I know LANS v DIGITAL EQUIPMENT implied... Read More Answer |
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