When Franklin invented his various items there was no patent office, so he didn't have any.
There have been many wonderful inventors in the past. Inventors are important because of the useful things created to make life easier. Ben Franklin invented bifocal glasses, and the franklin stove.
Google Patents is a good source to see how many product patents there are. It is also a good source to apply for one.
Benjamin Franklin was sent to France to apply for assistance in the American colonies' Revolutionary war with Britain .
Yes, they are, but you have to apply for them.
You can apply for a patent by going to the United States Patent and Trademark Office website. Click on the "Patents" tab, then follow the instructions to submit your application as a PDF file.
In the United States only inventors can apply for patents. However, inventors can (and often do) transfer ownership of patent applications and issued patents to others, such as the inventor's employer corporation. In some cases, an employee agreement requires inventors to make such transfers.
No, there are private entities which will help you search for patents; hewever, the US Patent Office would provide the most exhaustive patent database. To apply for a US patent one must work through the US Patent and Trademark Office. Their website is http://www.uspto.gov. Yes, you must search and apply for patents through a government site. If some other sites or locations offer you patents, you should be careful and watch out for scams.
Benjamin Franklin acquired his knowledge through a combination of self-education, practical experience, and keen observation. He was an avid reader, consuming a wide range of books on various subjects, which helped him develop a broad intellectual foundation. Additionally, his hands-on experiments in electricity, printing, and civic projects allowed him to apply his theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts, further enhancing his understanding. Franklin's curiosity and willingness to learn from others also contributed significantly to his intellectual growth.
If someone has invented something that they wish to patent, they will need to apply for a patent at the nearest patent office and provide details of the invention, preferably take the invention with them.
As software is difficult to pinpoint to a single person, there are many restrictions on software patents. For example, in the US, no patents are granted for "abstract ideas". However, one can apply for a software patent through the regular patent channels. additionally, if this does not work, one can always copyright their material.
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.
No, not even a little. You would need a UK patent to even attempt to enforce it in the UK. Patents are only of national significance. If one has not been issued in a particular country (for any reason), then it cannot be enforced there.