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How can I find patent application information on items from the 1920's which only display Pat. Applied For or Pat. Pending?
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Answered on March 05, 2010
Prior to 1976 issued patents are NOT key word searchable at the USPTO. However, Google does have a nice search tool for honing in on patents prior...
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Do I need an attorney to protect my original idea?
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Answered on December 14, 2009
While you do not need an attorney to protect your original idea, I have found the following analogy helpful:
You do not need an architect to...
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Is the law firm working on my patent (contingency based) taking to long or being ineffectual?
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Answered on November 12, 2009
Both of the previous responses give good advice. One additional suggestions for you is: as the inventor of this technology, you should be...
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What fees are absolutely necessary to file for a utility patent?
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Answered on November 11, 2009
For a utility patent you can start with a provisional application, in which case, you minimum fees to get your case on file (assuming you are not...
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I have a good idea for an invention, can you get an idea pattented. military family, low income, cheapest solution?
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Answered on October 29, 2009
If writing your own application is a little too daunting, a provisional patent application may be a good tool to lock in your early filing date and...
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I have a product that works remarkably well mixing two other products can I patent this?
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Answered on October 26, 2009
Without additional information, the answer would be "possibly." To be eligible for patent protection an invention has to be novel (new), useful...
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What are my options?
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Answered on October 26, 2009
Both Mr. Boswell and Mr. Gedeon bring up good points. Although you will not be able to see the other person's provisional or utility patent...
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Who can be an author in a patent from an academic university?
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Answered on June 10, 2009
First, it is good to be clear that ownership in a patent (or patent application) may be different than inventorship. Inventors invent and a...
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Question is related to drawings for provisional patent
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Answered on May 21, 2009
While Kurt's Response was very helpful, one additional point may be useful. To the extent that additional designs would be deemed separate...
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Re: protection for myself for an idea for possible patent.
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Answered on February 04, 2009
The previous answers provide some good suggestions. One final point that may be useful, is that instead of filing for a full non-provisional...
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