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What are two inventions credited to Benjamin Franklin?
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.
Is Google Patents a good source to apply for a product patent?
Google Patents is a good source to see how many product patents there are. It is also a good source to apply for one.
Who was sent to France to get more help?
Benjamin Franklin was sent to France to apply for assistance in the American colonies' Revolutionary war with Britain .
Are patents still issued for inventions?
Yes, they are, but you have to apply for them.
How do you apply for patents?
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.
Do I have to go to a goverment site to search for patents?
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.
Who can a patent be granted to?
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.
Where can you apply for invention patents?
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.
Where can one register for software patents?
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.
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.
Do us patents apply in the UK?
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.
How do patents encourage technological progress?
Patents are used to balance the right of the individual with the concept of the public good. In general, the purpose of a patent is two-fold: to allow the inventor of some new thing to retain exclusive rights as to its use for a limited period of time, and after that time to ensure that the details of the invention are available for public use. By granting the patent-holder exclusive rights to their invention, use and duplication of the invention is at the sole discretion of the inventor, potentially allowing them to profit from it. However, after a period of time those exclusive rights cease to apply, and the new invention becomes available to the public. This contributes to the public good by increasing the amount of general knowledge available.
