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How basic can a patent be? (Hypothetical example: conductor's baton)

Awarded Mar 10, 2023 at 22:16

George White♦

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How detailed should a provisional patent application be? (Software)

Awarded Dec 23, 2020 at 16:47

Dennis Crouch

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Can one patent software if that software uses a library that is Apache License, BSD, or MIT?

Awarded Jan 4, 2018 at 4:37

Gilles 'SO- stop being evil'

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Is it worth patenting an algorithm if I don't have the money to defend against infringements?

Awarded May 24, 2017 at 19:11

Maca

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If a patent has been issued, can it still be invalidated by prior art?

Awarded Feb 17, 2017 at 0:01

user96

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Can game mechanics be patented?

Awarded Aug 22, 2016 at 4:29

Bill the Lizard

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How long does it take a patent application to appear in the USPTO database?

Awarded Oct 29, 2015 at 16:40

Chris Laplante

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What is the time period allowed to get a "post-grant review"?

Awarded Oct 10, 2015 at 22:33

Dennis Crouch

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Does a public discussion related to a patent invalidate the patent

Awarded Jun 27, 2015 at 14:29

Dennis Crouch

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Looking for prior art for patent application US20140196015 "Declaration of Lifetime resource reference"

Awarded Sep 5, 2014 at 16:15

Hugo Dubé

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Interactive Map - Is Apple trying to patent 40-year-old GIS methods? - Patent Application - PRIOR ART REQUEST

Awarded Feb 15, 2014 at 5:24

Carl Reed

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What does "patent pending" mean?

Awarded Sep 28, 2012 at 14:55

Duckpaddle

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Can I patent my logic for a pantry management system?

Awarded Sep 24, 2012 at 18:39

Roddy of the Frozen Peas

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How can I perform a global patent search for free?

Awarded Sep 22, 2012 at 12:03

Gilles 'SO- stop being evil'

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Prior art for SEO

Awarded Sep 21, 2012 at 21:37

Michael Pryor

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Can software or a block of code under the GPL or a similar license be patented?

Awarded Sep 21, 2012 at 1:35

Tim Post

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Can we not invalidate older patents? - i.e. World Inc vs Blizzard Entertainment

Awarded Sep 20, 2012 at 18:35

C J

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Is there a way to achieve protections similar to "Copyleft" under the patent system?

Awarded Sep 20, 2012 at 18:35

voretaq7

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When patenting in the United States, what impact does patenting in other countries too have?

Awarded Sep 20, 2012 at 18:35

Gilles 'SO- stop being evil'

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Microsoft have submitted a patent for a whack to silence a phone ringer. How similar does prior art have to be?

Awarded Sep 20, 2012 at 18:35

Alex Miller

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What is the window for finding prior art on a patent application?

Awarded Sep 20, 2012 at 15:10

samthebrand

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How to make an invention un-patentable easily?

Awarded Sep 19, 2012 at 11:14

Gilles 'SO- stop being evil'

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What should I do if my name is missing from a patent?

Awarded Sep 14, 2012 at 17:13

ihtkwot

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