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I have an invention idea. It will require using a few things that other people have already invented can I use their products?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
You should understand that an invention idea, alone, is of limited value, without more. Assuming you understand that the "more" is what will make...
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If I license a patent to a PAE, and they win an infringement case using my patent, do we split the awards?
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Answered on July 24, 2014
Although I agree with the previous answers about license terms, exclusivity, and standing, you may want to consider an assignment of all right,...
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How can individuals and small companies afford to litigate patent infringement against big companies and Fortune 500s?
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Answered on July 24, 2014
Although I agree with other attorneys that have previously answered that if a case is good enough some plaintiff attorneys would take the case on...
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Is it true that manufacturers usually require viewing and reviewing an inventor's PPA, before they will consider licensing it?
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Answered on July 22, 2014
I have been told by some of my clients over the years that some manufacturers do want to look at the PPA while I am sure that others may not. Some...
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Would a patent infringement case list an officer of the company as co-defendant, or the company itself?
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Answered on July 22, 2014
Your question will greatly depend on the specific facts of your case and whether the officer of the company committed willful, bad acts and/or is...
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How do I have a search performed to find patents which might be infringing upon my patent?
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Answered on July 22, 2014
You have received several quality responses already recognizing one key point. Finding other patents that might be infringing your patent misses...
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Why would a licensor not care whether a licensee can actually practice a licensed patent or not?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
Assuming the terms of the license provide for a payment to the licensor irrespective of whether the licensee "practices" the licensed patent, the...
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How long does it usually take to get a non exclusive license signed
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Answered on July 08, 2014
The answer to your question, as previously stated, depends on many factors. However, one of the most critical factors to determine how long it...
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Patenting, Server Logs, Statewide Politcial Campaign, huge conflict! What to do?
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Answered on July 02, 2014
One issue is that you may not own anything IF you were a work for hire or otherwise under an obligation to assign any intellectual property you...
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Is there a way to see if any type of patent has been submitted for filing? I wanna know if someone stole my idea.
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Answered on July 02, 2014
When you indicate that you wish to know "whether someone stole your idea", it brings up questions about whether you have "confidential information"...
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