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Does Coca-Cola have patent in it?
No, they do not have a patent. They have a trade secret. Much like KFC there are very few people who know it.
Can you patent a rescipe?
Yes, but a recipe might be better kept as a trade secret. A trade secret (like the recipe for Coca-Cola) can be maintained indefinitely. A patent, on the other hand, will eventually expire, meaning that anyone can use the recipe.
What are the key differences between a trade secret and a patent in terms of protecting intellectual property?
A trade secret is confidential information that provides a competitive advantage and is protected by keeping it secret. A patent is a legal right granted by the government to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited time. Trade secrets rely on secrecy, while patents require disclosure of the invention in exchange for protection.
How do you protect a new formula for coffee?
Generally this would be a trade secret once it's used in trade, but if it's wholly revolutionary it may be worth the time, money, and effort to apply for a patent.
How can one get a patent for cool inventions?
If you want to get a patent for your cool invention, you need to file a design, utility or plant patent application to the government. You can also file this application electronically.
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.
How do patents and trade secrets differ?
Patents and trade secrets are both ways to protect inventions, but are otherwise very different. A patent is formally registered with the federal government, and the information is available to everyone ("patent" in this instance means "open"), but the inventor has the right to prevent anyone from using it without permission. Patents are normally good for 20 years. A trade secret is not registered or revealed to anyone, and can be protected forever--or until someone figures it out by reverse-engineering or other means. So if you patent your new widget, I can look at the plans and specifications but I can't do anything with them without your permission, for 20 years. But if you call your new widget a trade secret and I figure it out the following week, that's it: no more secret. That's why trade secrets are almost ridiculously closely guarded.
What is the machine that makes dots of ice cream?
if you mean dippin dots, its their own patent - CO2 induced direct freeze drying - a trade secret exactly how it works.
Does anyone know how to get a patent for a wheelchair?
You'll want to file a design patent application. This basically is a special type of patent for people who have a design for a new product.
How does a person get an invention patent?
Firstly, conduct a patent search to check that your invention is new and not already patented. Once you know your invention is unique, file your patent with the US patent and trademark office.
How do you trade-mark an acronym?
Take it to a patent office.
Why file a patent in US if your from another country?
The patent laws are country specific, you would file in the US if you wanted to stop you invention being stolen in the US jurisdiction (a big market).
