Twelve Steps To Filing A U.s. Patent Application
Posted on April 24, 2008 - 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..>>Patents For Inventors - Your Questions Answered
Posted on March 6, 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.
Protect Your Invention In Foreign Countries
Posted on January 23, 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..>>Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Protect Your Invention!
Posted on January 21, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Patent numbers are issued sequentially, beginning with the number one. Patent number one was issued to Samuel Hopkins on July 31,1790. It took 75 years for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to issue patent number 1,000,000. Patent number 7,000,000 was issued February 14, 2006. It took only seven years for the USPTO to move from issuance of patent number 6,000,000 to 7,000,000.
What does this mean? Simply, there is more creativity now that at any time in history. The old saw that “there is nothing new” is completely wrong. There has never been so many people and entities creating novel, unique products, technology and services, and so driven to commercialize these inventions. More patents and entrepreneurs attempting to market their products is indicative that there is more competition for successful placement.
Read More..>>How To Patent An Invention
Posted on January 11, 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
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Posted on December 29, 2007 - 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.
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