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Do I infringe on patent rights if I develop a device that produces the same end product but has a different way of executing it.
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Answered on January 02, 2013
Whether your invention (app) infringes on someone else's patented app depends on the claims in their patent. A patent attorney can conduct this...
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Can you have a provisional patent on a web application?
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Answered on January 02, 2013
Assuming that software is patentable, it is possible to get a US patent for a useful, new and non-obvious web app. While US provisional...
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I have ideas. Invention. I want them protected. I want to go to companies and ask for sponsorship and investments. Protection?
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Answered on January 01, 2013
Most inventors can prevent these problems by having a US patent application pr US provisional application filed in th US Patent Office before...
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Can I file a patent infringement case for my 60 year old mom?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
You should speak to an experienced litigation patent attorney before filing anything. A good attorney should be able to review your mother's patent...
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I have a new invention and I was wondering would it be best to file for a patent now under F T I or wait until Spring for F T F?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
I'd recommend filing a US provisional application now as its usually best to get the earliest filing date possible. By waiting for FTF, you take...
Can I patent a product created by combining 3 existing products? Can I be sued by the manufacturers of the original products?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
Yes. You can get a US patent for a new combination of 3 existing products. To get a patent, the combination has to be new, useful and not obvious...
Starting a company called Country Barbie? - can it be trademarked without Mattel coming after me?
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Answered on December 22, 2012
Probably mot. You will need to do a search in the USPTO tradarl database to see if that name has alreadu neem taken. Also expect a letter to cease...
Can a unique new business process be protected as intellectual property?
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Answered on December 22, 2012
Yes. Business methods can be patented as long as they are new and not obvious over whats been done before. A US provisional application should be...
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How to to trademark, patent
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Answered on December 21, 2012
Trademark and patent applications are prepared and then filed and registered or prosecuted in the US Patent & Trademark Office, respectively....
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Can a patent attorney/agent give you advice about an idea you trying to patent?
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Answered on December 20, 2012
Yes. Most patent attorneys and agents give their clients advice regarding the idea they want to patent. Attorneys and agents usually have a good...
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