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How do I improve on an existing patent without infringing on it?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 4/16/1998
I have an idea to improve on an existing patent. What qualifies as an improvement and how would I proceed to do this? My greatest fear is infringment liability. I have searched the US Patent Office regarding...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
How to prove that mark is not being used?
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I apologize if this topic has been covered!  I tried to register my trademark in 2005 ( I had used the name in commerce a year before attempting to register).  I was notified that another company h...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
How to properly prove prima-facie abandonment
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
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We are currently dealing with an opposition to our mark.  The Opposer is trying to assert common law rights, but our research hasn't shown any evidence of usage by this party in over a decade (si...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Will the registration be likely approved?
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I am in process of buying a domain name and want the company's name to be the same. I want to trademark that name and use it nationwide (US). I did an initial search and found no company has had registered t...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Approved claims in published patents
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I'm now deep in searching issued Patent applications.

I was wondering whether all the claims appearing in a published application (which was issued) are approved claims, or whether only the c...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
what to do with an improvement?
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Say I've invented a very different and much improved widget. But the orginal widget patent has very broad claims and appear to describe my invention in very general terms.

Can I make the case with an...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
An improved product??
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Perhaps you've noticed shampoo bottles and certain food containers for ketchup and mustard have put the cap on the bottom of the bottle allowing gravity to do it's work and you no longer have to wa...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Improvement on another Patented idea
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
We have be thinking on how to improve a current idea that is patented.  How much do we need to improve to be patentable.  Can a too generic patent kill the whole idea even if they are not expanding...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Product improvement idea Where do I go from here??
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
First, Let me thank you for taking the time to read my message.  I stumbled across this web site today and was very happy to find it.

Here?s a brief description:
I have an idea to improve an e...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Improvement of sales of existing product
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If I made public something I knew that would drastically improve the sales of someone else's product, would I be entitled to any of the sales? Thanks in advance.   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
New Improvement On existing product
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I have an investor willing to take part on my creation. What steps can i take so that the investor wont steal my idea?   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
IntProp Forum Improvements
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
How to make a big sum of money soon and without any difficulties?
Once I was searching through the Internet and suddenly a wonderful Idea came to my mind! I have always wanted to give money to charity, bu...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Ability to obtain Basic vs. Improvement
In Patent Drafting    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Thank you all for participating in this forum ? my first visit ? very helpful!

My question relates to filed applications of myself and another party, so I?ll substitute the real facts with hopefully s...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Improvement or Alternate Embodiment
In Patent Drafting    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I'm confused on this. What is the legal different between an improvement to an invention and just an alternative embodiment (which falls within the scope of the invention)? I'm sure the line is thin, but I w...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Patent? Improvement on Existing Item.
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
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I have figured out a way to improve an existing product, making it easier to use.  The item is due to take front stage due to Global Warming and Environmental Concerns.  The product has a...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Improvement In Existing Product
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I want to patent an improvement in an existing product that is already being sold.  

The Object of Invention:  The object, for example, is to automatically cover a chair with a new seat cove...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
can you improve a patent, then patent that?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
 Hi,

Lets say someone patented the telephone.  Someone invented the video telephone, which is clearly based off "prior art."

Can this improvement warrant a patent with suc...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
improved upon design and function - infant garment
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I have been working on a new design that extends the timeline of use of a piece of infant clothing. ?It is completely different and there's nothing out there like it. ?It's a modification of an existing univ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Help with improvement patent
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I have a idea which is an improvement for existing patent(s). For example,

Patent #1 was granted September 1994 by inventor #1.
Patent #2 was granted March 2007 by inventor #2 which has impro...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
how can i improve myself?
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
i am charge of company patent , but i have no chance to touch with writing patent application, only search some topics about patent , i want to improve myself in writing patent,especially in writing japanese...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
 
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