Can I apply for a utility patent for a product that already exists in France?

Sorry, but the answer is no. If you did not invent it, and are not the assignee, you cannot get a patent on it. Additionally, you cannot get a...

Patenting a design that adds a specific but unrelated function to an existing product.

It is completely fine to build off of an existing design. What you are most likely talking about here would be an utility patent. The key to it...

Does a property owner have legal recourse if an image including property is used for commercial purposes?

First, a question: is this an image that you took yourself, or you have permission from the person who took the image to use it? If it is an image...

How can I prepare for an appt with a patent attorney for a household product that I invented & What questions should I ask?

First of all, congratulations on your product idea! You have a very interesting and exciting time ahead of you. To answer your question, there...

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Can I charge a fee to make something for a customer that I didn't design?

It sounds like you may want to consider a licensing arrangement. Essentially, someone purchases a limited license for the design. They can make it,...

Can I file a utility patent more than 12 months after a provisional patent application?

Generally speaking, YES, though you lost the benefit of the priority date of the Provisional. What that means is that the date that the...

I am an artist. Is it possible to apply for a patent for an art "process" that creates a particular piece of art?

I can't speak to your specific process, but generally speaking, a process can be patented, if it meets certain requirements. You would apply for...