Invention Patents
Posted on March 24, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Perhaps you have a great idea for a new invention. Then, you develop and test your idea. Now, you are at the stage when you need a patent for your new design. Here is some advice for obtaining any necessary invention patents. The process may seem overwhelming at first, but there are a lot of resources that can assist you.
Your first step is to contact the United States Patent and Trademark Office. You can either visit their office or website or call them. The website has information on both invention patents and trademarks. They also have an electronic filing system that will allow you to apply for an invention patent online. There is a fee to apply. Since fees can change, contact them for more information.
Read More..>>Patents For Inventors - Your Questions Answered
Posted on March 7, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Are you confused about what a patent is and whether you should get one? This is a primer
for beginning inventors that answers your most commonly asked questions.
1) What is a patent?
A patent is a form of intellectual property which rewards persons whom invent a
new and non-obvious:
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process or method;
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machine;
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article of manufacture; or
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composition of matter.
In return for completely disclosing the invention including how to practice the
invention, a legal monopoly on the invention is granted to the inventor(s)
for a specific period of time.
How To Patent An Invention
Posted on January 25, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Invention Patent
Whether you’ve discovered the latest technological wonder or figured out a way to satisfy a common woe shared by millions, the protection of an invention is very important. In order to receive credit and hopefully a profit from your vision, one must obtain a patent. While trademark (words, names, and symbols for goods or services) and copyright (for literature, art, drama, and music) are common protective approaches for intellectual property, patents are used to protect the rights of an inventor.
Before Patenting
Read More..>>Protect Your Invention In Foreign Countries
Posted on January 1, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Once you file your patent application in the United States, you have started a clock running that when it runs out will prevent you from getting a patent in a foreign country if you don’t take timely action. That clock runs for one year.
Your alternatives are to file in the foreign countries (or country groups) of your choice within the year or file a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application to extend the deadline for filing to at least two-and-one-half years.
Read More..>>Twelve Steps To Filing A U.s. Patent Application
Posted on December 19, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Inventing is a challenging task. Before you bring the invention to market, it is wise to take the appropriate steps to insure that you protect your invention. The most important protection that you can get is a patent. Intellectual property law is complex. Obtaining a patent can be expensive and usually requires the services of a patent attorney, who can walk you through the steps of evaluating your product, and assist you in the patent acquisition process. This guide is intended to give you an overview of the steps needed to acquire a U.S. patent.
Read More..>>Patent Me This, Batman
Posted on December 5, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
I believe there is creativity in every person and so, apparently, does Simon Cowell (or maybe he knows it makes great TV!). The crazies on American Inventor aside, I believe that people’s creativity may may be suppressed, out of fear or embarrassment, or just undiscovered. But maybe you already knew that. Maybe you have a little workshop in your garage or in a corner of your apartment. Maybe you spend your free time tinkering around, trying to make a better mousetrap. Maybe you count yourself among the inventors, a rare breed of maverick that feels compelled to solve the most mundane of problems. And I, for one, thank you for being that kind of freak.
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