Questions answered by Ilya I. Libenzon

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Can I patent an app idea?

Ilya's answer | Answered on February 15, 2014

If your idea is sufficiently developed, then you can patent it, providing that it is novel and non-obvious. You should contact a patent attorney...

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I saw a tee shirt of a parody about a celebrity athlete. Instead of Blake Griffin it said Flake Griffin. Is this legal?

Ilya's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

I think that if you have a real life situation that is along the lines of your hypothetical question, then you should consult an intellectual...

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My published research paper is more than 3 yrs old and is unpatented. Does this mean no one can patent it now?

Ilya's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

I think you need to consult a patent attorney to determine the extent to which your invention was disclosed in the referenced paper. As my...

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There is a band on fb using my name. I was a singer and have been using the name for years. MissTree. I was also a internet dj.

Ilya's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

I don't think that you should contact another party by yourself for you may hurt your chances of winning a potential case. I would recommend...

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Patent attorney question

Ilya's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

It would be difficult to estimate the cost of editing without looking at the patent application you drafted. The range can be from $500 for...

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I want to find the best patent attorney possible for my invention(s), what if I think the "best attorney" is out of my state?

Ilya's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

I agree with your statement. A patent attorney does not have to be from your state, as long as he or she can communicate effectively and protect...

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Can US attorneys help with filing European patents?

Ilya's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

You can file a patent application in the US, and then file a PCT international application claiming priority to the US application; or you can file...

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I am a small start-up. I just discovered a patent for my concept, what are my options? What can I do?

Ilya's answer | Answered on January 27, 2014

Yes, you should certainly contact a patent attorney to see if the allowed claims in the patent cover your technology. You will have an option to...

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Can I get a patent on a very simple creative idea?

Ilya's answer | Answered on December 04, 2013

Your idea may be protect with a utility patent, design patent, copyright, and potentially trade dress, but it would depend on the details which you...

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I have an invention idea but I see a similar product patented. Can I modify it to my liking and patent it?

Ilya's answer | Answered on November 21, 2013

You should contact a patent attorney who could help you with a patentability search to see if your idea is different from those disclosed in the...

Ilya I. Libenzon's Answers (77)

Can I patent an app idea?

I saw a tee shirt of a parody about a celebrity athlete. Instead of Blake Griffin it said Flake Griffin. Is this legal?

My published research paper is more than 3 yrs old and is unpatented. Does this mean no one can patent it now?

There is a band on fb using my name. I was a singer and have been using the name for years. MissTree. I was also a internet dj.

Patent attorney question

I want to find the best patent attorney possible for my invention(s), what if I think the "best attorney" is out of my state?

Can US attorneys help with filing European patents?

I am a small start-up. I just discovered a patent for my concept, what are my options? What can I do?

Can I get a patent on a very simple creative idea?

I have an invention idea but I see a similar product patented. Can I modify it to my liking and patent it?