Hi, around how much should it cost us to get a non provisional patent for a small kitchen utensil?

For a simple mechanical device, a utility patent application will cost $6,000-$8,000 to prepare and file.

Am I causing patent infringement?

You are analyzing the wrong thing. Your product needs to be compared to the properly construed claims of the patent. How similar or dissimilar...

Yes, you can see (assign) a provisional patent application. Intellectual Property can be bought or sold like any other property. However, it is...

Intellectual Property protection from infringement and reverse engineering

You may be able to protect your method by obtaining a patent on your business method, although it will take several years before you can...

Forming a company to be assigned Patent and co-owned by my Licensee.How can royalties be paid solely to me with this arrangement

From the IP point of view, you can assign all patent rights to the company and then enter into an agreement with the company to pay you the amount...

How do i patent a flavor to a soda company?

Here is a link to a US PTO article on patenting recipes, discussing the difficulty in obtaining patents on food recipes, and also discussing...

How does a small/tiny biz FIND & ASCERTAIN a "REASONABLE" IP attorney/firm for USPTO+Contracts+Licensing of Computing Products?

In addition to sites like AVVO, there are attorney search and referral networks that specialize in matching attorneys and clients. Also, you can...

Is it possible to assign a PPA?

You can assign a provisional patent application.

How long does it usually take to get a non exclusive license signed

There is no way to answer a broad question like that without more details. You should confidentially consult with an IP attorney.

Patent - requirments

You cannot patent an idea, only an invention. There are many requirements for patentability; you should consult a patent attorney to guide you...