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Q. Can I apply for a patent myself without the assistance of an attorney? posted Thursday 3 of January 2013 by Linda A. Yes you can, and if you do, generally speaking, the patent examiner will try to help you as best he can. Why? Because unless you... view tags: apply, patent, without, attorney, myself

Q. I'm a programmer and have spent much time creating, what I consider to be, a very unique algorithm. Can I patent this? posted Tuesday 18 of December 2012 by Traci A. Yes, you can patent the algorithm applied to a technical process, like the vulcanization of rubber, or any such industrial process... view tags: algorithm, programmer, create, software, patent

Q. What't the best way to let a patent expire? posted Monday 19 of November 2012 by Amanda A. One can request express abandonment of the patent, which would kill the patent on receipt by the patent office. Most patentees op... view tags: patent, expire, best, way

Q. Does patent pending protect my invention? posted Thursday 6 of September 2012 by Anna A. Patent pending protects you in the sense that you have reserved whatever rights you may have in time and so, until someone invents... view tags: patent, pending, protect, invention

Q. What is considered a small entity? posted Monday 27 of August 2012 by Ben A. A small entity is defined under the US patent statute and the Small Business Administration rules. Although the actual definition... view tags: small, entity, patent, filing

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