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I have a interview with Invent Tech for a modified invention proposal. Should I have a legal expert along with me for advice.

John's answer | Answered on November 11, 2014

While an interview with a company like Invent Tech can be exciting because they are showing interest, you have to be very careful not to rush to...

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I know a scientist in Russia who wants to sell his invention in US that is patented in Russia. He doesn't have US patent.

John's answer | Answered on November 11, 2014

As it is now, the Russian Patent has no protection in the United States. A sale of "rights" in the United States would be fraudulent. However, that...

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Can I improve someone's invention?

John's answer | Answered on November 10, 2014

Short Answer: Yes. Longer Answer: Patentability will depend on whether your improvement is novel (new) and whether the improvement would be...

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If I find an item in use for house wares but find a different use for it in pets. Is that a patentable?

John's answer | Answered on November 09, 2014

As others have mentioned, it depends of course on the specifics - which, again you should not disclose to the public. Get a hold of a patent agent...

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Use of patent?

John's answer | Answered on November 09, 2014

I recommend getting in touch with a Patent Attorney to discuss further. It is hard to answer your question without more information. From the...

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