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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.
What happens if someone does not follow the patent rules?
Depending upon which rules you mean, they could be denied a patent application, have their issued patent voided, have patented claims cancelled, be prohibited from extending their patent application to other countries, and so forth. If you refer to someone other than a patentee, failing to "follow the rules" might prevent someone from obtaining a patent on their own device, or find themselves infringing someone else's patent.
How would someone patent something that is similar to an already patented product?
You have to file a Utility patent application form with The United States Patent and Trademark Office. A utility patent applies to any invention or new useful improvement thereof.
Do you need to patent something before you make or sell it?
Yes, you do because what if someone has already invented that thing.
What does a patents attorney do?
A patent attorney is assigned to someone who has invented something. When a new invention has been made it requires a patent to secure that design under the inventors name. An attorney is needed for this process for legal help in order to legally secure the patent.
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.
How can I find a patent number for a specific invention?
To find a patent number for a specific invention, you can search the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website. Use keywords related to the invention to locate the patent in the database. The patent number will be listed on the patent document once you find it.
Where do I go to start a patent search and do I need legal help?
Its fairly simple to demonstrate that an invention is useful, but how do you know whether your invention is new and non-obvious? Doing a thorough provisional patent search is how you can find out. Also, if you do your patent research before you find a patent lawyer, youll likely to cut some of your legal costs. If someone else has already come up with your invention, its better to find out early in the process, before you spend money to patent an idea.
Where can one find a European patent attorney?
You can find a European patent attorney by using the EPO website. The EPO, or European Patent Office, contains a wealth of information on how to find a representative as well as how to apply for a patent.
How do i find out when a patent number was registered?
You communicate with the Patent Office.
Can someone apply for a patent while a product is under pending patent?
Absolutely. The term "patent pending" applied to a product has no legal ramifications. It's just advertising that they are trying to patent the technology that went into the product. Only an issued patent is enforcable. Some products will print patent numbers on their packaging if patents have issued for the technology. You cannot get a patent for something you didn't invent though. Filing a patent application involves signing an oath, and lying under oath is perjury. Patent pending can only be displayed on the product/services, when you have applied for a patent. So, there is no question of applying for a patent while a product is under pending patent. http://indiapatents.blogspot.com
What is a patent license agreement used for?
A patent liscense agreement is used to prevent someone else from producing the product you have produced (if you have a patent liscense agreement).
