Questions answered by Ilya I. Libenzon

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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...

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Looking to do a utility patent for a piece of clothing that alters the functionality. Do I need a patent search first? cost?

Ilya's answer | Answered on November 21, 2013

It is advisable to conduct a patentability search to see what is out there, to ascertain your chances of getting a patent and draft claims around...

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I am trying to patent a design on a chair rack for my recreation vehicle. I need a place or phone to go to thanks.

Ilya's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

You can contact me for a free consultation, my contact information can be found at www.timetopatent.com

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I have a design for a chair ladder rack for the back of my R.V. I need to patent it can you tell me how to go about that issue .

Ilya's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

You should contact a patent attorney for a consultation.

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I sent an idea to a company but did not have a patent. Now I see a product very similar to my own idea at the stores. Can I sue?

Ilya's answer | Answered on April 26, 2013

You may have a case, especially if you sent your idea and have them signed a non-disclosure agreement, or some other type of contract. If you just...

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Non-publication request

Ilya's answer | Answered on March 29, 2013

Publication of a non-provisional utility patent application occurs 18 months after the earliest priority date. You can always rescind a...

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Do you have to have a patent on an invention with a prototype or can the patent just be on the idea of the invention

Ilya's answer | Answered on March 29, 2013

You don't have to build and submit a prototype for patenting your invention but you have to describe your idea in detail so others specializing in...

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Claims not checked by a patent attorney included into a provisional application

Ilya's answer | Answered on January 25, 2013

you should not have any problems with new claims when you file a non-provisional patent application (unless these new claims do not have support in...

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If not yet offered, can providing a service at certain location be patented according to the current patent rules?

Ilya's answer | Answered on January 23, 2013

you can patent an invention directed to a business method as long as the method does not involve all the steps that can be performed mentally, for...

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Does paying for a subscription to a place such as Netflix give a person the right to make digital copies.

Ilya's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

It is not the same to buy a movie in store and then make a copy as a back up for your own use as opposed to renting a movie from Netflix. You...

Ilya I. Libenzon's Answers (78)

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

Looking to do a utility patent for a piece of clothing that alters the functionality. Do I need a patent search first? cost?

I am trying to patent a design on a chair rack for my recreation vehicle. I need a place or phone to go to thanks.

I have a design for a chair ladder rack for the back of my R.V. I need to patent it can you tell me how to go about that issue .

I sent an idea to a company but did not have a patent. Now I see a product very similar to my own idea at the stores. Can I sue?

Non-publication request

Do you have to have a patent on an invention with a prototype or can the patent just be on the idea of the invention

Claims not checked by a patent attorney included into a provisional application

If not yet offered, can providing a service at certain location be patented according to the current patent rules?

Does paying for a subscription to a place such as Netflix give a person the right to make digital copies.