There is no such thing as an improvement patent in the United States. All utility patents must meet the same standards of patent eligible subject...

I agree with Craig. There are inventors who can successfully file for patent protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ...

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Can I have multiple methods of the same thing in one utility patent?

Given what you have described, you can put all of it into one patent application. You may be able to have claims to the mechanical device and...

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If you have a patent pending and can not complete within one year does it go up for sale?

I agree with Neil. Just to reiterate, a provisional patent application is held confidential by the United States Patent Office until another...

Do I have a chance at being awarded a patent?

I agree with Bruce and Craig. Just want to mention that a design patent still has to be novel and non-obvious over what is already in the public's...

What is the process and cost (including legal representation) to obtain a patent?

I agree with Floyd's thorough answer. I would just like to add that the scope of the patent application needs to encompass the product and/or...

I have modified a patented paper product by making it out of vinyl. Can I patent it?

I agree with Andra in part. You may want to discuss with a patent attorney whether you get some additional benefit from another material,...

Looking to hire patent attorney. Have short list of 4; spoken with all. Looked them up on USPTO, Avvo, & Martindale. What else?

You should check with other attorneys who have worked with them. I actually prefer if a client comes to me as a referral from another attorney...

I have an invention and I'm filing papers with the US Patent and Trade Office. I want protection outside the US as well.

It does but I agree that you need to find a patent practitioner to answer this question. I've rescued pro se applicants before and too often the...

Need a lawyer for a product registration

I agree with Andra. Incorporating a business entity is cumbersome and also makes the business entity agreement (LLC: Operating Agreement; Corp.:...