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How do I patent an idea I had?

Updated: 9/16/2019
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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.

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Is there a do-it-yourself guide on how to patent a new type of motor?

Getting a patent is a great idea to protect your idea. You can apply for a patent online www.InventionHome.com.


Protection of an inventor's idea?

It's called a "patent" :)


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.


Where can one find information on how to patent your idea?

There are many ways one can find out about information on obtaining a patent on an idea. This includes obtaining the help of a patent attorney or asking in forums.


You have an idea for an educational computer program but you are not a program designer can you patent your idea for the game or do you have to first make the program before seeking a patent?

The U.S. has a 'working provision' patent law that requires you to exploit a patent or forfeit the patent. Second, patents are really expensive.


How does one get paid for an idea?

Apply for a patent on the idea. You can check with a patent attorney, or Google "Patents", which should steer you in the right direction.


How I get a patent?

Legalzoom.com is a great website. It doesn't teach you how to patent your idea, but it will help you to get the patent. It guides you through the entire process.


What do you do with your invention idea?

If you have an idea for an invention, you can try to patent it. This is a complicated process and is not free, so you should consult a patent attorney. In parallel you should build a prototype to demonstrate the idea. Once you have a patent, you can try to sell the idea to a company that produces similar items, or start your own company.


If I didnt patent my Idea before I went to the Company with It Could they steal my Idea and get away with it And If so how do You go about patenting your idea?

If you didnt patent your idea then yes they could steal the idea if they wanted to and nothing could be done about it unfortunately .


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.


Can you patent iPhone applications?

You can typically patent an iPhone application. However, keep in mind that you cannot patent an idea but you can patent software.Review the US Patent and Trademark information and it should help: see related link


If you have an improvement on an invention how do you patent it?

You will want to visit the official Patent and Trademark office online to see if your idea has been patented first then apply for a patent.