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Patents and Patent Law
Patent laws are intended to allow an inventor a specific amount of time before their creation becomes public.
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What companies offer patent translation services?
Several companies offer patent translations services but may differentiate themselves according to industry classification. Well regarded companies include Morningside Translations, Wolfestone and EPO who all work with Fortune 500 companies.
What is the value of Benjamin air rifle patented 06 25 1913?
This might be a model "F or E" 1906-1917 BB pump up rifle single shot.
It you state the condition of the rifle. I will try to give you an estimate of value.
Give it a rationg like Poor, Fair, Good, Very good or Excellent.
Should a food receipe be copyrighted or patented?
You’ve heard it before: “We make the best!†Be it barbecue sauce or brownies, it seems like everyone claims to have a unique and special food recipe. But can the culinary geniuses who came up with those recipes obtain a patent and exclude others from making, using, or selling their delectable creations? One of the most common questions the Office of Innovation Development receives is whether or not food recipes can be patented. Here’s what you need to know.First, remember that patents may be granted for any “new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof†according to Title 35 of the United States Code, Section 101 (35 U.S.C. 101). A food product or recipe typically has three components: a list of ingredients, instructions on how to combine and cook them, and the final product resulting from the first two components. In terms of patentable subject matter, a list of ingredients can fall under the headings of a composition of matter and/or manufacture, and the way the food product is produced can fall under a process. So the short answer is yes, recipes are eligible for patent protection because they potentially contain patentable subject matter.But hold on. To be patentable, an invention must also be “novel†and “nonobvious,†as determined by 35 U.S.C. 102 and 35 U.S.C. 103, respectively. That means a patentable invention can neither have existed before, nor be an obvious improvement or alteration of a previously known invention, which could be determined by someone with reasonable skill in the art encompassed by the invention. This is where patenting a recipe gets a lot trickier.Consider that people have been mixing together ingredients to produce different food products since the dawn of humanity—in fact, some of the earliest known examples of written language are food recipes. These days, most “new†recipes are merely combinations of known ingredients in varying amounts, separate discoveries of preexisting recipes, or variations on known recipes. Even if a previous version of a recipe cannot be found, a “new†recipe could still be considered obvious.A final food product typically is nothing more than the expected sum total of individual components. For example, the more sugar one adds to a cake batter, the sweeter the finished cake is expected to be. Similarly, adding tarragon to a dish that doesn’t usually include tarragon may result in an unexpected taste for that particular dish, but not an unexpected result. When considering processes for food preparation, the ways different materials behave are well-understood, and making changes to the order or method of adding ingredients often results in something you’ve expected. For example, if a pancake recipe calls for adding an egg while the pancake is cooking on the griddle, while that may differ from what is commonly thought of as a pancake, it will produce a result that can be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the culinary arts.There are exceptions in which the combination of ingredients used, or the way they are processed, results in a food product totally unexpected. That’s something that may be patentable. Numerous patents on food products are issued each year. However, if you take a look at most of these patents, you’ll find that the recipe was more likely to have been created in a laboratory than on a kitchen counter.A patent isn’t the only way to acquire intellectual property protection for food products. Trade secrets are often used by companies to protect their recipes and processes, but they differ considerably from patent protection in a number of ways. With a trade secret, inventors do not disclose the inner workings or formula of the invention, and employees or collaborators usually sign non-disclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing the recipe. Many food companies and restaurants choose to use trade secrets to protect their recipes and methods because it allows them to use the secretive nature as a marketing tool. The recipes for Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Bush’s Baked Beans, and KFC fried chicken are all trade secrets, and each company has, at some point, used that secret as a part of their advertising campaigns.It’s important for inventors to understand that a trade secret is not the same thing as a patent. Trade secrets do not prevent others from independently discovering or reverse engineering a recipe or invention. Also, in the United States, trade secrets are enforced differently from state to state. Anyone considering protecting his or her intellectual property with a trade secret should be diligent about learning the scope of trade secret protection and how it is enforced.
A SxS in useable but not like-new condition will bring between $100 and $250. A 20 gauge or .410 will be in the mid to upper part of that range and a 12 or 16 gauge in the lower to middle part.
What was the first machine patented in the US that showed animated pictures or movies?
The first machine patented in the United States that showed animated pictures or movies was a device called the "wheel of life" or "Zoopraxiscope" which was patented in 1867 by William Lincoln .
What is a Head Light button from PB Co which was patented Dec 9 1924 worth?
Headlight was an overall and workwear co. that became Carhartt. Its a button off of those. The buttons were made by patent button & co.
Does Twister the game have a copyright or patent?
The game Twister® is protected by copyright, trademark, and patent.
The original graphics are protected by copyright laws.
The name Twister® is a registered trademark and has been since 1966. The registration is currently owned by Hasbro
The "method of operation" (playing the game) is patented, although patents that old expired 17 years after they were issued. Therefore, the following patent expired in 1986.
APPARATUS FOR PLAYING A GAME WHEREIN THE PLAYERS CONSTITUTE THE GAME PIECES, Charles F. Foley et al, US Patent number: 3454279, Filing date: Apr 14, 1966, Issue date: Jul 8, 1969.
Who patented the spinning mule?
The spinning mule was patented by Samuel Crompton in 1779. This invention combined features of the spinning jenny and the water frame, significantly improving the efficiency of cotton spinning. Crompton's spinning mule played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution and the development of the textile industry.
I have the same exact gun passed down to me from my godfather. I took it to a reputable gunsmith to see about having it re-plated and he assured me that the cost of re-plating the gun would far exceed its value. This leads me to believe that these guns are of great value only in the sentimental arena and not so much the resale arena. The serial number on mine is 1471. I would be interested in finding out what the model number or the reference name is so I could look into getting some replacement parts. Sorry to deliver bad news to you but this is the case with a lot of these old pistols like this. I could be wrong, this is just what I have heard from some people that I trust.
What do laws such as copyrights trademarks and patent do?
They guarantee the author artist or inventor monopoly rights to their writing, artwork, concept, or invention, for a period of time. This gives them the opportunity to realise the commercial benefits of their work without being forced to compete with more powerful competitors.
I am not sure about the 410 but a 12ga. is anywhere from $400 to $200 depending on the condition. I have just researched this and found that it is a model 330 made between 1926-1935. Hope this helps.
A design patent provides absolutely no protection for any functional aspect of the design; only the ornamental appearance. They are also valid for only 14 years from date of issue. You would need to file two different patent applications to protect both the design and the function of a device, and this is fairly typical for consumer products (e.g., shoes, home appliances, etc).
How do you obtain a land patent?
A "land patent" is another word for deed (or grant) of real estate from a government (e.g., the U.S. federal government) and represents "absolute title" from the sovereign. It is a special form of letters patent, meaning open declaration (as opposed to private correspondence with the government).
Land patents are obtained as any other deed for real estate, with the only difference being that the grantor is the "original" owner of the land. Copies are recorded in the same manner as deeds, and older ones (such as carving states out of the Louisiana Purchase) can be found in the archives.
