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We hired an attorney to help us with a patent. It is coming near our deadline with our provisional to file for a utility.
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Answered on August 28, 2014
It depends on the work that the attorney may have done. And, it varies from attorney to attorney. I personally don't charge for responding to...
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What are the steps to patent an idea?
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Answered on August 29, 2013
I am always for consulting with a registered patent attorney when it comes to protecting inventions. You may want to do some research on your own...
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I came up with an idea and wanted to patent it patent services stole it from me and is making millions from it what can i do
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Sounds like you didn't do your homework before disclosing your idea. You should contact a registered patent attorney and discuss your options. At...
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How to file prior art
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Answered on August 13, 2013
Yes it is possible to submit prior art to the Patent Office in a third party patent application. There are strict timeliness requirements to be...
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Utility Patent General question (Micro entity)
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Answered on July 31, 2013
Since your filing date is correctly Sept 2012, you have 1 year, i.e., Sept 2013, to file a nonprov application claiming the benefit of the prov...
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Where do I need to start to get an idea patented?
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Answered on July 18, 2013
I'd recommend that you meet with a registered patent attorney and discuss your ideas in addition to doing your own patent searching and looking for...
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I've been selling my product (invention) for over a year. Can I still get a patent?
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Answered on July 04, 2013
I agree with most counsel here; you cannot patent the same thing that you have been selling for more than a year. However, under the new law...
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What is the needed depth/specificity of a provisional patent application?
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Answered on June 27, 2013
You have asked a question which touches upon many issues. I'll touch upon one or two here but you should speak with a registered patent attorney...
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Can you get a patent if you better an existing idea
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Answered on March 18, 2013
You have received excellent advice from the counsel here. My only advice to you would be not to disclose your ideas in a public forum like this. ...
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How much protection do I have
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Answered on March 15, 2013
You need to give some more detail without disclosing confidential information. Normally, a patent's life is 20 yeats from the filing date if you...
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