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posted Thursday 19 of April 2012 by Toby [patent filing]
A. This means that an examiner has searched and considered your patent, and probably many other patents, as disclosing something rele... view

posted Thursday 19 of April 2012 by Ricardo [ip litigation]
A. Yes, you can challenge a patent using a number of processes, including filing a reexamination request or simply asking a US patent... view

posted Thursday 12 of April 2012 by Ryan [patent filing]
A. Yes, it may be possible. However, such component must be new and not obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art. It's impos... view

posted Sunday 26 of February 2012 by Dana [copyrights]
A. Yes, the copyright does extend to your toy. Yes, you should be able to limit their use to personal use as well. You just need a pr... view

   



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posted Sunday 1 of May 2011 by Brian
A. Maybe, if there are no other patents that would prevent one from making, using and selling the invention.

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posted Wednesday 25 of May 2011 by Anthony
A. If you're filing a US design patent application, you can have more than one embodiment that has significant common features throug... view
posted Sunday 2 of January 2011 by Peter
A. "Any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof" may be pat... view
posted Wednesday 25 of May 2011 by Mark
A. Yes, you can file an international patent without filing patent in local country. view
posted Monday 21 of February 2011 by David
A. Ask yourself this question: "what's your ultimate goal?" It is probably one or more of those listed below: to prevent others from... view

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When you think you might have an invention with sales potential, immediately discuss the idea with a registered patent practitioner
Ensure you sketch all significant elements of your invention on paper, writing as much detail and comments regarding its' operation
After creating any descriptions or sketching your invention, ensure a witness (or even two) sign the paper to support your claim


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