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Inventors and technology/R&D managers are invited to ask Dr. Patentstein to serve
up a US Patent in PDF format or to ask a question
of "Dr. Patentstein" in an e-mail: a qualified Patent Attorney will review your
question and suggest an answer.
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Recent Answers from Dr. Patentstein
A. Yes, you would draft the claims to a method and have dependent claims to a particular product made by the method. It could be tha... view
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Dr Patentsteins' Tips
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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