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A patent contains a description of the invention and claims to its unique qualities.
Other parts include a title, names of the inventors, an abstract description of the invention, claims to priority from earlier filings, brief summary of the invention, description of the drawings, detailed description of the invention with references to the drawings and related inventions, one or more claims, and any necessary drawings or tabulated data. Other elements of a patent application file would include the names of the assignees (i.e., the owners of the invention, often the inventors' employer), references to "known related inventions", and other cross-references, among other things.
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Is there a patent on the PS3?
Many on the console and components
What are non-proprietary hardware components?
Non-proprietary hardware components are quite simply components that are standardized or semi-standardized and are not exclusive to one company or subject to restrictive patent licensing.
What is core technology?
"Core technology" is a generic term used to describe the key technology components used in a product. These key components are vital for the product to work, and in many cases are patent-protected.
Difference between patent and patent pending?
A patent is a grant from a patent office, such as the United States Patent Office. "Patent Pending" is a phrase that an application for a patent has been filed and is in some stage in the process of obtaining a patent. Thus, a patent can be presently enforced while a patent that is merely pending is unenforceable but can mature into a patent that can be enforced. Once the pending patent matures, the patent owner can sue for back damages or reasonable royalties starting from the filing date of the patent.
Is there any training on how to get a patent from the patent office?
There are not training offered from the patent office on getting a patent. The patent office advises you to seek guidance from a trademark/patent attorney. A good attorney is highly suggested by the patent office. As a convenience, they have a roster of local Patent Attorneys.
What is patent revocation?
Patent revocation is the removal of patent protection from an invention.
How do you cite a patent in APA format?
To cite a patent in APA format, include the inventor's name, the patent number, the title of the patent, the publication date, and the source of the patent. Format it as follows: Inventor(s). (Year). Title of patent (Patent No. xxxxxx). Source.
Patent number on antique ..how to look up the original patent?
If it is a U.S. patent, you can go to the USPTO website for patent searches and enter the number in "patent number search".
What is the difference between a provisional patent and a non-provisional patent?
A provisional patent provides temporary protection for an invention, while a non-provisional patent offers full patent protection and must be examined by the patent office.
Is there a patent for donuts?
No, there is not and cannot be such a patent.
How do I patent an idea I had?
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.
How to get a patent on a similar patent?
An improvement of an existing invention is itself an invention, and can be patented like any other invention. Contact a patent practitioner (patent agent or patent attorney) for assistance. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has lists and addresses of patent practitioners in every state. Avoid companies that advertise they will "help you get a patent."
