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What can I do legally to protect myself, if I want to contact a business regarding an invention to improve their product(s)?
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Answered on August 24, 2009
Another important way to protect your ideas/inventions is to file patent applications for them. A patent application will give you a priority date...
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When private labeling your own drink formula, is it better to own the formula yourself or let the manufacturer own the formula?
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Answered on August 24, 2009
I notice that you posted this a while ago, but in case you are still interested in an answer, here is mine. I would think investors would be very...
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I need to know if a recipe for a Halloween treat that was my Granmothers could be patented prohibiting anyone from making?
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Answered on August 24, 2009
Agree on the above responses. And to reiterate, recipes are typically best protected by trade secrets. Think of the formula for Coca-Cola or...
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Is this trademark infringment?
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Answered on August 20, 2009
Without knowing anything about the logo, what is registered, etc., what your t-shirts look like or the logo that you are using, I would think that...
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About Priority patent filing - can subsequent filings be different?
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Answered on August 20, 2009
I agree that there are many excellent patent attorney and small patent boutique firms that can help you prepare and file a patent application that...
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Advise on invention protection.
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Answered on August 20, 2009
Your first step is to determine whether your idea qualifies for patent protection - the three requirements to overcome are whether the invention...
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Can a Casino, take your idea, after you express future plans of development to them.
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Answered on August 20, 2009
As usual in a case like this, facts are of utmost importance, and you really ought to sit down with a patent infringement attorney to discuss. An...
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I want to use two images in magazines to discuss the symbolism of their content. How can I do that legally?
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Answered on August 20, 2009
Generally, you should always try to obtain permission from the author of a work before using in any format. However, this is sometimes impractical...
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How do you most easily obtain a patent from the U.S. government?
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Answered on August 20, 2009
If you are still looking for an answer, the best course of action, as noted above, is to hire an experienced patent attorney.
You can obtain a...
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I would like to patent an "Idea" before I pitch it to any major manufacturing co.
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Answered on August 20, 2009
I agree with Mr. Richards above. To expand - "patent pending" status does give you an assurance that your invention has a priority date as of the...
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