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In need of a contract for a possible patent prototype.

Nicholas's answer | Answered on October 08, 2018

It is great that you are contemplating entering into an agreement before proceeding with work on an invention which you intend to eventually...

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Would it be ok to file provisional patent application several months after publishing related research paper?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on October 05, 2018

Yes, you may file a provisional patent application according to the details that you have provided. You should quickly consult with a registered...

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In patent application, how to refer an item's parent? using "corresponding"?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on October 02, 2018

I will take a stab at this, as opposed to just trying to randomly do a cut and paste job to answer your question. However, you should know, that...

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Will I go to jail for not paying Aaron's?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on September 30, 2018

There are no debtor's prisons in the United States. You may be liable for breach of contract, meaning you need to pay the money back or be sued...

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How to file a citation of a prior art to a pending or issued patent application outside U.S?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on September 29, 2018

Consult with a patent application attorney to determine how this pending or issued patent application fits in with all the other prior art...

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How do you negotiate compensation when your employer patents your idea?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on September 27, 2018

Depending on the facts, the invention you have come up with may be considered a "work for hire," meaning the company is entitled to the rights of...

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Can I sell a copied Chinese knee implant in the US? What filing do I need to get it implantable in human?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on September 26, 2018

You would have to determine if this "knee implant" is patented or if it infringes on a device for which there is an existing active patent. This...

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How would one give away intellectual property, because as far as i know it is signed out to a person?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on September 26, 2018

The person listed as the inventor of the patent may assign his rights to the patent to another person, or to another entity. This other entity may...

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NY Judgement collectible for 20 yrs. TX uses uniform foreign jdmt law. Does that mean NY jdmt isn’t valid after 15 yrs?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on September 26, 2018

I am transferring this question to "Debt Collection," since it involves a judgment obtained in New York and its enforcement. The question pertains...

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Can I request compensation from a 3rd-party company that request I sign a Declaration for Utility/Design Application form?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on September 21, 2018

You should consult with a patent attorney and/or an intellectual property attorney on this matter before going forward. From what you have...

Nicholas Theodore Petratos's Answers (92)

In need of a contract for a possible patent prototype.

Would it be ok to file provisional patent application several months after publishing related research paper?

In patent application, how to refer an item's parent? using "corresponding"?

Will I go to jail for not paying Aaron's?

How to file a citation of a prior art to a pending or issued patent application outside U.S?

How do you negotiate compensation when your employer patents your idea?

Can I sell a copied Chinese knee implant in the US? What filing do I need to get it implantable in human?

How would one give away intellectual property, because as far as i know it is signed out to a person?

NY Judgement collectible for 20 yrs. TX uses uniform foreign jdmt law. Does that mean NY jdmt isn’t valid after 15 yrs?

Can I request compensation from a 3rd-party company that request I sign a Declaration for Utility/Design Application form?