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Can I use someone else's idea if the patent for it is pending?
Yes, but as soon as the patent is granted, you can no longer use the idea.
Would a person from another country be able to steal your patent?
They wouldn't "steal" your patent, in the sense that you would still own the patent, but they could certainly use your patent to make, use and sell your invention in any other country where you failed to patent it.
What does it mean when something is patent?
Patent is when a person invents an idea or product and in order to make it their own so that no one else can use it, they apply for a patent. This insures that only the person who originated the idea may use or profit off of it.
What VCRs can use a programming guide to automatically tape shows?
It seems that someone has a patent on this idea,but noone seems to have actually implemented it that we can find.It would have been a great idea in 1997.
What must happen before one can use someone else's patent?
Before using someone else's patent, one must obtain permission or a license from the patent holder.
What do patent do?
Officially grants someone the right to use an invention
What does patent?
Officially grants someone the right to use an invention
Can you sell an idea without a patent?
Yes, you can sell your idea without a patent. A patent is a right granted by the government to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for sale or importing your invention. You do not need to have a patent in order to sell your idea. The purchaser may desire to file a patent. You may also decide to protect your idea using trade secret laws (like the recipe for Coca Cola). Please be sure to use a non-disclosure agreement when discussing your idea with a potential purchaser. You do not want them hearing your idea and then exploiting it on their own.
Who needs to use a patent search?
A patent search should be used by anyone who has a question about the ownership/property of an idea or product they are interested in marketing or selling. Typically, inventors and businesses are most inclined to use patent searches in the United States.
Is it possible for an established product developer to take an idea submitted with an nda?
Yes you need to be very careful and use a provisional patent to protect your idea.
How can I patent my idea to protect it from being copied or stolen?
To patent your idea and protect it from being copied or stolen, you need to file a patent application with the appropriate government agency, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This process involves providing a detailed description of your idea and how it works, as well as any unique aspects that make it different from existing inventions. Once your patent is granted, it gives you the exclusive right to make, use, and sell your invention for a certain period of time, typically 20 years.
Can i ask for donations for an idea instead of selling the idea or asking for a fee?
Not practical- no one would donate without knowing if it was any good and if you reveal enough to prove it is, someone could guess the rest and probably patent it- meaning they would own it completely, then sue you if you use it and they get rich.
