Questions tagged [app]
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Idea on Bluetooth device
So, I am new to looking into patenting an idea that includes Bluetooth and an app for a device. Not new to patents in general my family holds quite a few in the waste/recycling industry. So what I ...
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Would I violate this patent?
Patent US2016294759 protects
A computer-implemented method comprising:
synchronizing with an email service and receiving an email message via a data network;
parsing content of the received email ...
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Can a backend algorithm be patented?
I define a backend algorithm as a set of rules and steps hidden inside of a black box that outputs something.
Everybody can see the output, but nobody knows how the output is generated.
The how is the ...
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requirements to patent an algorithm of app
I have an app that connects pet owners with pet walkers based on a set of rules.
This unique set of rules and steps that leads to a connection is the algorithm that I need to patent in order to ...
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Why didn't Uber's patents prevent Lyft from existing?
There appears to be no difference between the 2 APPs. So how come Uber's patent didn't prevent Lyft from stealing its ideas?
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How to find the patent attorney with the right specialization for your invention?
For example, if you are patenting a new APP / website, how would you go about finding the right attorney that specializes in APPs and websites?
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If I patent my idea for an APP, can I then sell it to people with the resources to implement it?
I have an idea for an APP, but I don't have the skills or resources to implement it.
So the only way for me to profit from it is to sell the idea to someone else.
Is that what patents are for?
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Is it possible to protect an app (somehow)?
I wonder how or where to protect an app which will be released on google playstore and/or on iOS.
Afaik any protections relate to single nations, so in principle I would have to hand in claims in each ...
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Can I make an App that looks like snapchat?
I want to make an app that has transitions between screens like snapchat. (Three buttons at the bottom of the screen that are always there). Is that legal? The app will not be like snapchat in anyway ...
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US App Developer Patent Troll Avoidance Checklist — Publishing as individual vs as Company
I am working on a checklist (or list or strategies to consider) for new individual developers residing in the US who are about to release their first app, but are worried about patent trolls.
Whether ...
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US App Developer Patent Troll Avoidance Checklist -- To Release In The USA or not?
If a US-based software developer distributes their application worldwide everywhere except the US, is the developer immune from infringement suites from patent trolls in the US? Does this affect ...
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US App Developer Patent Troll Avoidance Checklist — If a mobile app is free (donation only), does that indemnify against patent trolls? [duplicate]
I am working on a checklist (or list or strategies to consider) for new individual developers residing in the US who are about to release their first app, but are worried about patent trolls.
Whether ...
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Mobile application Social network module patents
There are so many social networking apps available in AppStore and PlayStore. Almost all the modules and features are same in all those apps (like feedpage, photos/videos upload, chatting, etc). So If ...
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patent for an interface of functions presently not in use in any mobilepp
Hi i believe i have developed certain functional usage/interface in an app which are unique.
to explain - they arent invention or technological breakthrough. But would fall under the purview of user ...
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How to protect an app whose functionality is not novel, but the GUI is
I have an app whose purpose isn't novel, but the way the GUI helps serve that purpose is. There are many apps built for this same purpose, but not a single one of them have a GUI similar to mine. I'm ...
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Mobile application
3 years ago I invented an idea about creating special mobile application. However, I could not patent it due to high cost of. I participated in diffirent conferences and competitions with my idea to ...
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Government app idea
I have an idea for an app that would be used for the government and when I say it can be used for the government I mean that I can't just make it and people can use it. The app would have to be ...
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When to submit a patent idea?
I have a very nice app Idea, which based on my research it is new, and I am quite sure it would be very much valuable.
At which stage I have to patent it? do I have to patent the idea already, or ...
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Automatic pupil distances using a mobile app [closed]
In reference to the patent: US9091867
Is this method available to automatically get the pupil distances using an app on a mobile device?
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Mobile App Patent
I would like to know, if a basic search of patent database will give me an idea on whether my idea is patent-able? or I need to perform any specific patentiblity search?
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Protecting App UI & Features
I have an app that introduces an innovative user interface & features and I would like to take steps to protect it. From my understanding it is possible to patent/copyright user interfaces and ...
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