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Q. I have an idea for a Facebook "add-on" site and looking into buying a domain name containing the keyword "Facebook". I see a lot of people doing the same thing. My intended site will not be against Facebook, but offering supporting components. Should I be staying away from this idea? posted Sunday 10 of March 2013 by Kenneth [trademarks] A. This is a complex question that would require time to study and analyze. Unfortunately, it's not an appropriate question for an o... view tags: domain, name, trademark, keyword, name, facebook

Q. May I still patent my idea even though it incorporates an existing patented material posted Friday 8 of March 2013 by jonathan valle [patent filing] A. Yes, this is not a problem. A patent is a right to exclude others from making your invention as defined in your patent claims. I... view tags: patent, idea, incorporates, existing, patented, material

Q. If the application of interest claims priority to a provisional patent application, can the provisional application filing date be considered as the earliest filing date? posted Friday 8 of March 2013 by Bobbi R. [patent filing] A. Yes, for all the disclosure that is found in the provisional application. view tags: provisional, application, filing, date, patent, earliest

Q. I have designed and made a working model of an automotive gearbox. I am a pensioner and cannot afford the normal legal fees for filing a patent. I have a detailed description of how it works and will complete drawings in due course. I can file a provisional through the patent office here in South Africa. My question is : Can I file a provisional patent application without drawings in the initial stages. Then during the one year period I am allowed prior to filing a final patent may I alter and change the patent specifications, description drawings etc. as much as I wish. I am anticipating that I will be able to procure the services of a patent attorney who will then assist in filing an application in legalese, plus proper CAD drawings. posted Wednesday 6 of March 2013 by Ken [patent filing] A. Because you're question concerns South African law, you should consult with a South African patent attorney. However, in the US a... view tags: file, provisional, patent, application, without, drawings

Q. I've seen the term "triadic" patent used somewhere, what does it mean? posted Sunday 3 of March 2013 by Sylvia [patent filing] A. There is no "triadic" patent per se, but one could consider a patent filed under the Patent Prosecution Highway Program in the thr... view tags: triadic, patent, define

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