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Q. Will disclosing my invention keep me from a patent? posted Wednesday 13 of July 2011 by Gary [intellectual property] A. Yes, in most countries in the world. Some countries, like the US, allow you a one year grace period after public disclosure to fi... view tags: disclose, invention, patent    votes: 3

Q. Could you please inform me of the validity period of International/US patients? In other words, how long is a patent valid for exclusive use by the patentee? posted Wednesday 25 of May 2011 by Alton [patent filing] A. 20 years from the filing of the regular application (the filing date of the US provisional doesn't count), provided renewal fees a... view tags: validity, international, patients, exclusive, patentee    votes: 3

Q. What degree of protection am I afforded for an invention which has a pending patent? Is it safe to market the idea? Is it possible for them to steal the invention once you disclose it to them? posted Thursday 28 of February 2013 by Earl [intellectual property] A. You have something you can license. Companies know that if you sue them, it will cost them a large sum of money to defend. Yes, ... view tags: protection, invention, pending, patent, steal, disclose    votes: 2

Q. What happens if prior art is not disclosed in a patent application? posted Tuesday 22 of January 2013 by Julianne [patent filing] A. The patent can be held invalid and, perhaps, any litigation you commence knowing that the patent is invalid could result in your h... view tags: prior, art, disclosed, patent, application    votes: 2

Q. How do I patent my idea and sell it to companies? posted Tuesday 27 of November 2012 by Benjy [ip litigation] A. You hire a patent attorney to get a patent, and, with the help of someone who understands marketing, you do your best to interest ... view tags: patent, idea, companies, sell, profit, make, money    votes: 2

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