Your current state is California
Does this mean that no one is never allowed to make a bio degradeble lure other than this company? If one would be able to create something, they wouldn't be able to sell it? Not quite sure I understand how this patent works. Or is the patent designed to protect their formula, meaning if one... Read more »
To understand what exclusive right is possessed by the patent owner, it is necessary to read the claims of the patent. The patent only provides the exclusive right to practice what is specified in the claims. Claims 1, 21, and 22 in this patent are independent claims. Unless a possible infringer... Read more »
First, make an invention. One that is novel and nonobvious. Then write some words and draw some pictures providing adequate written description and enablement. Then file at the USPTO office and wait until they send you something back. Then argue with them that the claims really are novel and... Read more »
Could a registered copyright work better for protection detailing a business method, component topology and clearly related process than a conventional patent for a software system that superimposes over the method? May it be better to do both with the patent sharing details of software system?... Read more »
1) Getting a patent on software that uses conventional technology to implement a set of rules for a structured human interaction is very difficult given the current Supreme Court view of this subject matter.
So figuring out an interesting way to hold an auction for dog food and then... Read more »
Patent being for a business methods and AI software system topology. At which time would NDA's be needed if at all?
I hope that you took advantage of one of several ways to expedite the review of your patent application. Many companies will not engage in serious licensing discussions until you have a Notice of Allowance. It is just hard to tell whether you will be able to obtain commercially useful claims when... Read more »
If the patent extends on a patent that a large company already has but improved upon with a critical building block black box topology and applies to a specific function (e.g. HR or Marketing).
Can a patent be applied for and to what degree could the generalized patent holder make a claim... Read more »
This is a great question. This happens all the time.
Assume that Betty invented the basic bicycle and you have invented the mountain bike. Your improvements to the basic bicycle may be sufficiently non-obvious to merit your own patents. At that point Betty cannot make your mountain... Read more »
The two are abusing my parents and drugies!
And attorney would need to review your order appointing you conservator to see what it covers, but most likely yes, you can do that. Be sure to hire an eviction attorney to help you with that. The process and the rules are surprisingly complicated.
What do I need to do?
You cannot patent a saying. Perhaps you want to seek a trademark. If so, you should re-post this question for trademark attorneys to comment.
company employment states whatever is developed while employed belongs to the company. if they are going to sin off these patents/ideas or sell them as equity when selling the company, can there be anything in it for me?
Based on what you have stated, it isn't likely that you have a legal right to any compensation. You begin your question by noting that "company employment states whatever is developed while employed belongs to the company...." This aspect of an employment agreement, coupled with... Read more »
With the tips in this slide set, you can use Google Patents and the USPTO patent database to answer this question and to additional questions that might arise.
Good luck
https://bit.ly/Patent__Searching
Kevin E flynn
If by reinstate you mean revive a patent that expired early from an unintentional failure to pay a maintenance fee, yes that is relatively easy (there is a fee paid to the USPTO) as long as you just recently discovered the failure to pay and the failure to pay was unintentional.
If you are... Read more »
it is a truck protection device
According to the USPTO Public PAIR site, this patent expired in 2011 for failure to pay the first maintenance fee. So, no, the patent is expired.
The square part of the underside of a necktie as a microfibre cloth for cleaning
Check out US Pat No. 8,931,115 (plug in the number at https://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/srchnum.htm). Seems relevant.
electric and electronic wastes management
Certainly you may. Just find a searcher or a patent attorney and pay them to search and provide the list to you. For the same price, they'll probably provide you with copies of the documents also.
You probably should not want to buy an "abandoned" patent. They're not worth much.
I was able to Google and saw there was a patent for fitted sheets with pockets but unsure I'f it is expired
Patent term is more confusing than it should be. The one part that is simple, is that patent term is not a function of the technology. There is not a way for the applicant to apply to extend the patent term (unlike trademarks or copyrights). (but as noted below, there are things that can shorten... Read more »
patent was considered abandoned. previous attorney not responsive to questions.
You should discuss with your patent attorney whether it makes sense to file a petition to revive an unintentionally abandoned patent application.
https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0064.pdf
If the abandonment was indeed unintentional, then the fee to revive may... Read more »
Here is a slide set that explains how to search for patents or published applications. https://bit.ly/Patent__Searching
I hope that this helps.
Kevin E Flynn
I have my own small business doing engineering and research, but could use some additional funds so I am considering taking on a consulting project with a large company. I know the people I'd be working with as engineers, but the HR from this place is asking I take on being a W2 employee with... Read more »
Generally speaking ... about $20-$25 a page ... and obviously, it would be ideal to see the document first to firm up or edit the initial estimate... and it may be a good idea to schedule a video call for discussion.
He has done many illegal things and I want to keep name and he didn't put in the time nor sweat equity nor capital and while he didn't sign operating agreement it calls for name being returned to me not only that he has restraining orders trying to get permanent for threatening my life,... Read more »
I do not see any indication that this is a patent law question.
This seems to be a business dispute that will turn on the facts. This is not a good candidate for a web site Q&A. You will need to find an attorney that handles business disputes in the relevant state and lay out the... Read more »
What patent are you referring to? Please provide a patent number.
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