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Q. If I obtain a patent from country A and not from country B, but my opponent is using my invention in country B, do I have grounds for legal action? If so, where should I lodge it?

posted Monday 21 of September 2015 by neha [patent searches]

A. Patent rights that can be enforced are national rights, not international rights. This is just the way it is. One day, there may... view

tags: international, rights, patent, national, us, european

Q. Can you renew a patent after it expires?

posted Thursday 3 of September 2015 by David [patent filing]

A. Yes, in the US, if it was not renewed unintentionally, and provided you act within a set amount of time. view

tags: renew, patent, expire

Q. Do I have to have professional patent drawings completed for my provisional patent application?

posted Monday 10 of August 2015 by James [patent filing]

A. No, clear and comprehensible drawings (that enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention without undue ex... view

tags: professional, patent, drawings, application

Q. If I apply for a US patent does it make sense to also apply for a German (or any other country) patent within the first 12 months (before publishing)? If the US patent is denied could the German patent still be awarded? Could I use this to protect some improvements (I know they wouldn't be protected in the US).

posted Tuesday 14 of July 2015 by Markus [patent filing]

A. Yes, it can make sense if the German market is important to you. Yes, the laws are different and the rules of examination also di... view

tags: german, patent, protect

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Q. When filing a priority application in one country, can subsequent filings in other countries (while claiming priority date of first filing) be any different from first filing at all? I filed in US first for an invention. Later I found a tiny improvement. Can i add that improvement and file in Japan while claiming priority date for US filing?

posted Wednesday 25 of May 2011 by Christopher

A. Yes, you can, so long as you file the other applications within one year of your earliest claimed priority date. In fact, you can add all the improvements you care to. Let us know if we can help you.

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

Q. What is a patentable invention?

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

Q. Can I file an international patent without filing a patent in a local country?

posted Wednesday 25 of May 2011 by Mark

A. Yes, you can file an international patent without filing a patent in each country. However, at some point in the future, you mu... view

Q. Is a patent necessary?

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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