How do I keep my invention to myself.

Short Answer: File a patent application first The best way to protect your invention is to file a regular utility patent application before you...

Short Answer: Consult and IP attorney to find out your options The copyright in the work belongs to you. You have evidence of that ownership...

I want to give my invention idea to a invention service on the web, and I like to know is there anything I should consider first

Short Answer: Be weary!! I agree with my colleagues that, at the very least, you need to be very careful when dealing with such outfits. If...

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If a person has a new idea for a product but can't get a patent for it, and wants to protect the new idea what's another option?

Short Answer: Consult with an Intellectual Property Attorney You need to consult with an intellectual property attorney on your options. your...

How to move FWD with an Idea i want to patent

Short Answer: Consult with a patent attorney Regardless of how you eventually decide to proceed, your first step must be to consult with a...

On-line Utility patent application forms

Short Answer: No. Your patent attorney will prepare and write your application. I strongly advise you against trying to file a regular patent...

Protection offered by patents and provisional patent applications.

Short Answer: You should file before disclosure. The answer is simple. File before disclosure. Otherwise, you will risk not only losing your...

My invention consists of process, products, and applications. Can I get one patent for the process, products, applications???

Short Answer: Perhaps Your question is a very good one. But keep in mind that while you are understandably concerned about costs at this early...

Repurposing a product to be used in the field of cosmetics.

Short Answer: Yes, provided... You may be able to get a patent on the "repurpose," but you need to consult a patent attorney first to determine...

If i modify some design logo and try to put that on t-shirt for resale, how can i know that design is legal or not?

Short Answer: No You will need to consult with a trademark attorney before doing any of these things. It may turn out that you are able to use...