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In International patents - updated on 4/24/2009
I am currently in business with a US-European company. I have completed a ''contract'' with them where they have bought a shipment of goods. My problem is that a large portion of the payment is due next year... Read More  Answer |
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In Is it Patentable? - updated on 12/10/2008
Am I able to apply for a patent on an invention made by my company, when this invention has been discussed on various internet blogs since the time of invention (less than one year ago)? And do the rules reg... Read More Answer |
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In I have an invention … now what? - updated on 11/25/2004
I developed an innovative bioanalytical methodology using existing instrumentation but customized the instrument configuration and wrote a macro for the automation, while working as an employee of a biotech ... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
Is there a convenient way of monitoring applications for service or trade marks so that one can determine whether or not they wish to "oppose " such application. Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
I'm developing a board game and some of my game questions will refer to specific products, TV shows, movies, songs, books, etc. I have two quick questions: 1) Can someone sue me if I don't mark every... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
Can I contest a TM Application based on the prior use of a known, but unregistered, mark before it is "published for opposition" in the Official Gazette? Or do I have to wait until it's publi... Read More Answer |
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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 |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
How does one submit information as part of an IDS when the information is not published in the literature and is not a patent or patent application? ?For example, say an applicant comes across a prior art de... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
if you file a provisonal application and on the same day file a PCT. Then you filed a non-provisional application, does this mean that the NP application will be published in 8 months? Doesnt th... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
This question concerns keeping an application unpublished. It is my understanding that a request for confidentiality of a US application along with a certification that the invention will not be the s... Read More Answer |
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In I have an invention … now what? - updated on 2/26/2009
3 years ago I conducted R&D for a company (I call it ABC Ltd., Ontario) as independent consultant (Digoria Microwave, sole proprietorship). I invented a new type of communication device (a waveguide harm... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Drafting - updated on 2/26/2009
Hello, what is the downside to filing an application, arguing it and losing, after it is published, and filing again, a more detailed application. In this context, I lost because I was no... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Drafting - updated on 2/26/2009
I've noticed I have trouble printing out patents from either the USPTO site or the Google Patents. The patents (with their diagrams) open up in Quicktime, but when I go to print them out, I don't get t... Read More Answer |
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In Litigation - updated on 2/26/2009
Is it a requirement, or simply good practice, to include copies of "unpublished" decisions with briefing filed in Central District of California? Read More Answer |
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In International patents - updated on 2/26/2009
I have a question re: determination of prior art under European laws. In short, can the US Nonprov. publication of an applicant's own US Nonprov. application be available as prior... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Hello, I just found this forum and I hope that you guys can help me clear my head a little... Over a year ago I wrote and published a paper introducing a new business management framework. So, ... Read More Answer |
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In I have an invention … now what? - updated on 9/9/2009
If someone has submitted a application for patent and it's been published (July 2003 ??), does this mean I can't apply for a patent with the same idea? Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 11/30/2010
USPTO verbally admitted that they didn't even "Google" the name on a Trademark application submitted by another company. The application process was near complete - when we caught their error - and now appe... Read More Answer |
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In Is it Patentable? - updated on 12/15/2010
There is a patent pending for a product that we believe is invalid in that the technology has been around for some time in a very similar form. We reviewed this product previously and came to the conclusion ... Read More Answer |
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