Does USPTO accept CDs or USB memory in post mail?

There are only a few types of documents that can be filed on a CD, and a response of the type you are describing is not one of them. You can...

Can improvements to a toy like a car that makes it safer to play with be considered non-obvious and eligible for patenting?

You should speak with a patent attorney. They would need to evaluate your specific concept to give you an idea of the patentability of your...

Can you patent an idea?

You cannot patent an "idea itself." However, the meaning of that under patent law and under common sense may be two separate things. Often, the...

You should get a patent attorney to help you prepare this. To answer the question: "two boxes, wherein a first box of the two first boxes...

Can I find a lawyer to help my protecting my idea and finding investors?

Yes, lawyers help with both things. To determine if and how to protect your idea, you should consult with an IP lawyer. Many lawyers also help...

Can I file a patent application for an invention after publicly releasing it?

This is a qualified yes. The United States and a few other countries allow a one-year grace period after certain events that could prevent you from...

What is the reason to have in a patent, in addition to a system claim, also separately a similar method claim?

There are too many reasons to list in this format, and a full answer would take book and still be incomplete. In addition to the excellent answers...

How do I know if this patent is legit? "Patent product #: 29504917/ all rights reserved" I can not find it on uspto.gov

This may not be a fully proper patent marking. There is a US Design Patent D744,822, having an application number 29/504,917. I do not have...

Combination patent question

Obviousness is a detailed issue that relies upon many different factors that may not even be known until the check for obviousness is made. It's...

A sentence from the USPTO patent examiner's rejection - what does it mean?

You have certain rights if the Examiner gives a new ground of rejection that is not caused by an amendment you make - for example the Examiner...