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You cannot patent a cartoon, although you might patent an ornamental product design based upon the cartoon.
Cartoons are generally protected by copyright, not patents. Copyright is free and automatic, in most countries (including the USA), from the moment the first draft is created.
What else can I help you with?
Where would I go online to patent an idea I have and what is the cost to do that?
For a cartoon the price will probably be between $7,000- $9000. You can go www.uspto.gov and fill out an online application for the patent.
If you are thirteen and you want to patent your idea for a kids TV cartoon what can you do?
Then what is making you think so much, just do it if you believe in your idea.
How is oswald the lucky rabbit connected to Mickey Mouse?
Walt Disney originally invented Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, but, he did not get the patent for the cartoon, so another person got the patent and commercial rights to Oswald. Walt Disney and his patent Iwerks then came up with Mickey Mouse, and this time they got the patent and the commercial rights to their invention.
Do I need a License when we sew popular cartoon characters on merchandise -- example shirts caps etc we sell?
The company that makes the cartoon gets a patent, so the company's cartoon can not be copied or stolen, and putting the cartoon on a shirt would be advertiving which is kind of like stealing. But to be allowed to do this, you must have permission from the company that made the character.
Difference between patent and patent pending?
A patent is a grant from a patent office, such as the United States Patent Office. "Patent Pending" is a phrase that an application for a patent has been filed and is in some stage in the process of obtaining a patent. Thus, a patent can be presently enforced while a patent that is merely pending is unenforceable but can mature into a patent that can be enforced. Once the pending patent matures, the patent owner can sue for back damages or reasonable royalties starting from the filing date of the patent.
Is there any training on how to get a patent from the patent office?
There are not training offered from the patent office on getting a patent. The patent office advises you to seek guidance from a trademark/patent attorney. A good attorney is highly suggested by the patent office. As a convenience, they have a roster of local Patent Attorneys.
What is patent revocation?
Patent revocation is the removal of patent protection from an invention.
How do you cite a patent in APA format?
To cite a patent in APA format, include the inventor's name, the patent number, the title of the patent, the publication date, and the source of the patent. Format it as follows: Inventor(s). (Year). Title of patent (Patent No. xxxxxx). Source.
Patent number on antique ..how to look up the original patent?
If it is a U.S. patent, you can go to the USPTO website for patent searches and enter the number in "patent number search".
What is the difference between a provisional patent and a non-provisional patent?
A provisional patent provides temporary protection for an invention, while a non-provisional patent offers full patent protection and must be examined by the patent office.
Is there a patent for donuts?
No, there is not and cannot be such a patent.
How do I patent an idea I had?
There are many companies out there that will tell you how to get a patent, however, most are scams. You can apply for a patent with the US Patent Office at www.uspto.gov.
