I created this fairly simple jewelry holder. Everyone that sees it says I should sell them. Do I need a patent?

You do not need a patent, but if you want to exclude others from exploiting your invention then you need a patent. If you buy something that...

I have an invention and I now need a patent attorney....

The best place to find an attorney is by reference of a friend /colleague who has used one, failing that go to www.uspto.gov, search for patent...

How can I be listed as primary author of patented device

If your application has not been submitted for publication, then contact your attorney to ask for the switch, otherwise it is too late.

If the first publication occurred six month ago, then the inventor has up to one year to present a Patent application in the USA. All other...

How do we go about getting something patented?

First, I am concerned about confidentiality. If more than one year has passed since the invention of the game and people not subscribed to a...

Why isn't patent application on the US patent office website?

Two possible reasons. 1. At least 18 months have not passed since application. 2 A request for no-publication has been presented with the...

Intellectual property infringement

Did you secure any rights of your idea, such as a patent?. if yes, you can Did you divulge the idea to anyone without a signed confidentiality...

Another question relating intellectual property over a game design

You can protect the implementation of a game with a patent. You can protect the process of a game with a patent, You can protect the look of the...

Looking for an intellectual property lawyer

I am a Patent Attorney and practice in Coral Gables. I practice only intellectual property law and have an extensive business and scientific...

To raise seed money for a start up business on a new product/invention can I raffle off royalty arrangement's?

The question is for you. Do you have a licensee willing to pay royalties for life? If so, are those royalties transferable and guaranteed? If...