Patent Application Legal Advice (190 found)Narrow your searchPosted about 1 month ago in Intellectual Property Lynnwood, WA
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
There's no getting around the fact that, since you now know of the patent, you... Posted 5 months ago in Intellectual Property Madison, WI
Kurt Van Thomme's answer
The below does not constitute legal advice, does not form an attorney-client...
Mario Sergio Golab's answer
Two possible reasons. 1. At least 18 months have not passed since application.... Posted about 1 month ago in Intellectual Property Santa Rosa, CA
Pamela Koslyn's answer
Yes, you should consult with an IP lawyer to see if you can patent this. You've...
Dana Howard Shultz's answer
I agreed completely with Ms. Koslyn. In addition, it appears that you may have... Posted 3 months ago in Patent Application Lawrenceville, GA
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
I think that you're operating under a misconception that is more than mere...
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon's answer
Lets make sure that we are talking about Patents and not Trademarks. Patent... Posted 3 months ago in Business Livonia, MI
Stephen Thomas Scherrer's answer
Without knowing what the particular business process is, it is difficult to...
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
The only way to determine if your method is patentable is to have a patent... Posted about 1 month ago in Intellectual Property Fairfax, VA
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
Read the book Patent It Yourself to get a good grasp on patent law fundamentals....
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon's answer
Also, just because the proposed product has never been professionally... Posted about 1 month ago in Intellectual Property Fairfax, VA
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon's answer
If you have a novel and non-obvious innovation, the USPTO will not deny you a...
Pamela Koslyn's answer
While in many if not all jursidictions, a contract will not be enforceable if... Posted 29 days ago in Patent Application San Diego, CA
Pamela Koslyn's answer
LInked below is a "do it yourself" guide written for non-lawyers. But patent...
Adam L.K. Philipp's answer
If writing your own application is a little too daunting, a provisional patent... Posted about 1 month ago in Intellectual Property Wheat Ridge, CO
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
Additional inventor resources for laymen: http://inventblog.com/books-for-... Posted 3 months ago in Copyright Infringement Streetsboro, OH
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
There's much in your question that I don't understand. The gist, I think, is...
Stephen Thomas Scherrer's answer
True - if the product is for home personal use, then it may or may not infringe... Posted 3 months ago in Patent Application Naperville, IL
Steven L. O'Donnell's answer
The time it takes to get something on the market depends on a number of...
Gerry J. Elman's answer
Before we can talk about an "issued" patent, let's be sure we're on the same... Posted 3 months ago in Patent Infringement Fort Myers, FL
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
On the surface, your change sounds like it sufficiently distinguishes your...
Patrick Duffy Richards' answer
Your question is fact specific and a full qualified analysis would be required... Posted 3 months ago in Patent Application Philadelphia, PA
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
Your goal is not to own a nifty patent or trademark certificate. Your goal is...
Stephen Thomas Scherrer's answer
Generally, sure - aprons can be patented. A patent can be granted on any new... Posted 4 months ago in Intellectual Property Pittsburgh, PA
Gerry J. Elman's answer
Thanks for your further explication of the question. An invention can be "...
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
A question without facts can't be answered. In general: If your patent... Posted about 1 month ago in Intellectual Property Detroit, MI
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
Buy the book Patent It Yourself from amazon.com and read it -- not so you can...
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon's answer
In addition to the information already provided there are a couple of points to... Posted 4 months ago in Intellectual Property Pittsburgh, PA
Gerry J. Elman's answer
If a U.S. patent application has gone through the process of getting an Action...
Mario Sergio Golab's answer
Copyright applies to the expression of an idea, not the the idea itself, and it... Posted 3 months ago in Patent Application Clearwater, FL
Daniel Nathan Ballard's answer
Doing your own "knock out" search of publicly available patent databases is a... Posted about 1 month ago in Patent Application Baltimore, MD
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon's answer
Given that you have stated that there is someone else out there who has a...
Mason Boswell's answer
Sometimes business solutions are better than legal solutions. Have you tried... Posted about 1 month ago in Trademark Application Raleigh, NC
Ronald K. Phillips' answer
Each trademark requires a separate application (for example, if you want to...
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon's answer
Fees obviously vary based on the complexity of the facts involved and also on... Posted 3 months ago in Copyright Application Franklin, TN
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon's answer
No, for a couple of reasons. 1) it would be challenging to receive a... |