Hi, I am studying patent law at university, and I was wondering

Short Answer: It depends. As my colleagues point out, the word "or" in a patent claim requires use of either of the listed elements that are...

I am looking for the standard royalty rate for patent infringement. How would I go about looking for information on different

Short Answer: You need to consult a patent attorney. Your question is far too general for an answer that applies to your situation. Your...

I am start a business selling weightlifting gloves. Do I have to get license permission from the weightlifting patent holders?

Short Answer: Likely yes. As my colleague Mr. Ballard points out, you can't assume that the gloves are covered by patent protection. Even if...

I will improve a current patented item, patent my new item and sale mine on market. Do I need permission from old patent holder?

Short Answer: Yes. You will need a license to the existing patent in order to use it in yours. If you fail to obtain the patent required, you...

In my patent search, does U.S. patents' expire 20 years from the "DATE OF PATENT" that is on the top of the actual patent?

Short Answer: Yes. The life of a U.S. utility patent is 20 years from the original filing date if the filing was as a regular patent...

Is my concept Design or Utility Patent? Also need a local Attorney to consult with.

Short Answer: Perhaps Both. A utility patent covers concerns how a product works, is used or its structure. A design patent concerns the...

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Can someone post my tattoo on their website?

Short Answer: Please consult an IP Attorney. A utility patent covers inventions that are useful, new and non-obvious. I doubt that your tattoo...

I have an invention idea but I see a similar product patented. Can I modify it to my liking and patent it?

Short Answer: You need to consult an attorney From your question it appears that your invention concerns the operation or use of a product,...

Can I Patent An Idea For My Business That's Very Novel Use of Contracts, Not An Invention?

Short Answer: You should consult a patent attorney or agent Your method could be protected as a business method patent if, in addition to...

IP conflict.

Short Answer: Probably, but.... If the invention you filed as a patent was publicly known or used by others or if it was printed in a...