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A substitute patent is one that is issued on a substitute APPLICATION.
A substitute application is one that is submitted by the same inventor(s) to replace an earlier application that has lapsed or otherwise been abandoned. It does not obtain the benefit of the earlier filing date, but the patent file and copies will contain notation that the patent was a substitute for an earlier application. MPEP 201.09
This should not be confused with a "substitute specification", whereby an applicant is permitted to submit a new copy when the original does not conform to format requirements (size, shape, color of paper, page numbers, etc). 37 CFR 1.125.
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Is honey is useful for divities patent or not?
No, honey is not a substitute for sugar in someone who has diabetes. It is however, good for allergies and a sweetener.
How do you patent a game?
I strongly counsel against taking any advice given on this site as a substitute for a legally binding opinion.Added: You should contact an attorney practiced in this particular specialty area of the law and ask for a consultation. In the meantime (if you are in the US) you should also contact the US Patent Office for information.
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."
What is a patent pending or patent number notice?
Patent pending is a warning that a patent application has been filed. It is completely worthless until and unless a patent is actually issued for that invention. Patent number notice means a patent with that number was issued for the invention that is implemented in the product labeled with that number.
