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Expired Patents - Can I file?
I want to file for a PPA but a patent of the same idea has already been granted a patent but has expired due to nonpayment of maintenance fees in 2017. Can I still file my PPA and potentially be ...
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is independent claim 2 acceptable
could I use below 2 independent claims in a patent?
The apparatus comprise A, B, C:
The apparatus might further comprise D, wherein whether D is needed or not depending on the function of the ...
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using the patent center, is it possible to know whether an application applied the Fast Track?
I am researching a patent and want to know whether the applicant filed for the Fast Track.
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should I make every element clear in the claims?
I stated in the description that the strap is not necessarily FLAT, could this statement will be used in the infringement litigation when someone used a angle strap like below.
Or I have to clearly ...
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how to interpret the "its broadest reasonable interpretation" under 35 U.S.C. 102
The examiner use part of the drawing to state that inventor anticipation, and has listed ALL my claims elements, but the prior art has no any words that either expressly or inherently described in ...
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USPTO Rejection: 35 U.S.C. 102
I got the examiner reply that claims was rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102.
I quote this from USPTO: “A claim is anticipated only if each and every element as set forth in the claim is found, either ...
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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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Can an idea be patented after the idea has been published?
The question is as simple as stated. I have an idea. I want the idea to be known. I do not have the resources to protect myself, and that is just fine. But can someone else claim a patent after I have ...
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How can I find patent applications, not the granted patent documents?
I need to find the patent applications for some patents, but they have all been granted so the original applications do not come up.
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Can you patent a combination of native bacteria?
Can you patent the usage of a combination of bacteria to fulfill a purpose like air purification?
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if the specifications of a utility patent describe a software method and system, is it possible to still have an apparatus claim?
In the specifications, the software patent application essentially have two identical paragraphs that describe the invention as a method and a system.
And consequently it is currently slated to have ...
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Can a "granted" patent still be revoked for new prior art discovery by USPTO?
Once the USPTO has published an invention, waited for the priority time (i.e., 18 months), completed a prior art search, and granted a patent, can it still be revoked by the USPTO if new prior art is ...
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Patent Act in Europe
I get few feedback from Europe examiners, and I made a mistake that I used accordance with the requirement of 35 USC 112
anyone knows there is similar act or regulations in Europe Patent Law.
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Who knows the Germany Patent communication methods
anyone knows how Germany Patent Office contact with Patent applicants normally? I DID find some patent office still use ordinary mail to contact with applicants.
I appreciate if someone use their DPMA ...
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what is a continuation?
what is You apparently haven't filed a continuation. by @Gary S?
could anyone teach me? I was not allowed to ask in the thread, so I open a new thread if possible.
A final patent was granted, but in ...
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Patent Claims Examined?
I am not sure I can ask so many question in same day or not, but I hope so.
this is my 1st time to apply for a patent, and I made a lot of mistakes in description, embodiments, and claims, based on ...
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patent published vs granted
It's my first time to apply for a patent, I know some basic procedures but not very detail, could any expert to clarify my questions below
Could I say my application has no problem from the examiner ...
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submitting a completed non-provisional patent application as a provisional patent application
I have hired a lawyer to draft a non-provisional utility patent application.
When it is completed, could I submit it as a provisional patent instead?
Whenever I am ready, I will then convert the ...
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I have 2 ideas for a utility patent what should I do with them?
I have a design for a modified sensored blushless dc motor and a method to control this modified motor. This modification along with the control method improves the BLDC motors power density, torque ...
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can any patent attorney draft a good software patent?
I am trying to determine if a patent attorney truly needs to know anything about computers or software at all to write a good software patent?
The way I see it, all software is a method or a system?
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Fitting two distinct inventions into one patent?
Let's say that I am building a mobile app. There are two novel features of this app that set it apart from prior art.
However, these two features are inherently unrelated. But because they are for the ...
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German domicile for Germany Patent Application
Any overseas applicants have some suggestions on how to bypass this regulation? Or I have to pay attorney fee to a German attorney?
How will the patent office verify or use this German address? Will ...
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How to get e-office notification from USPTO
It's quite strange that I applied a utility patent but I can't be added to their email notification list.
I try to find the instruction but unsuccessfully, they just merge all into [patentcenter][1]
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How to submit ADS on the NEW patent center USPTO
anyone has experience to successfully submit your amendment files on the patentcenter
I DID submit it when EFS-WEB was available, now they have only patentcenter, I has a screen shot and I think this ...
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signature on amendment USPTO
in studying the I found this policy: An amendment must be signed by a person having authority to prosecute the application.
but no detailing where should I sign, anyone knows I just sign on the cover ...
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USPTO Amendment Requirement
Could someone confirm my understanding of USPTO policy is correctly
POLICY: The text of any deleted matter must be shown by strike-through except that double brackets placed before and after the ...
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how rigorous or legible must prior art be?
As I understand it, prior can come from any source and not just prior patents.
So for example, a YouTube video can be prior art, correct?
If so, what is the standard for a source to become sufficient ...
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complexity of Tinder's swipe matching process patent
https://patents.google.com/patent/US11513666B2/en
The above patent is for a feature in a dating app that protects Tinder's swipe matching process.
Most law firms assess application complexity and ...
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Could I sue some company if my patent application was pending or rejected?
it takes more time than I expected, and I am confused with my project, a lot of plan was delayed?
could I contact potential licensee before my patent granted, how about the company use my patent and ...
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Germany Patent attorney fee
Hi I am in contact with some Germany Attorney for a very simple furniture patent application. I attached a picture, and my patent is not complicated than this one. pls note I am applying for patent, ...
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abandonment patent
I had a patent. But patent with no reason now abandonment patent. Legal department directed patent this way. Now someone else made my idea and it is a 3 billion dollars annual sales. what can I do? ...
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how to write a claim for this attachment
suppose I have two vertical panels that was attached with each other as image attached, could I write below.
one vertical edge of the panel attached to another panel surface by appropriate meanings ...
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Active U.S Patent Expired (U.S. Patent No. 8,475,818)
Has Active U.S Patent Expired (U.S. Patent No. 8,475,818) ?
When was issued and when does it expire?
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Applicant/inventor address change right before PCT national phase entry
I have filed a PCT application with International Bureau of WIPO almost 30 months ago. Now I want to enter the national phase in the US, the UK and Canada. I am the sole inventor/applicant and I'm not ...
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Can patent technology be accesed by someone with teck knowledge?
I am thinking about applying for a patent, If my accounts are not secure when I purchase a patent, Can the technology be accessed and potentially make security issues worse by using the technology ...
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Prior Art on 2022/0168762
I am familar with CO2 snow cleaning. In section 0006 they state "conversion of liquid
CO2 into CO2 snow only takes place in a mixing chamber in which liquid CO2 is expanded into a carrier gas ...
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How can I find patent number 2208003.0?
I am interested in selling a product but an other seller (on their website) claims that this product is patented. I have contacted the seller and he says
"Our patent number is 2208003.0. This is ...
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Why are so many patents linked to the US Postal Service?
I was analyzing a dataset that maps US Patent Classification (USPC) subclasses to Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and product fields (description here, data available here, see zip file)...
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A company patented my idea (paper that I presented and publsihed)
During my master's degree, I wrote a paper and my supervisor did not understand my methodology was novel so he did not file a patent, after two years I noticed that a group of people from a company ...
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Find products related to patents
Apologies in advance if this is not the right place to ask the question. I am new to the forum.
I have a dataset of patent numbers and patent titles. I would like to link the patents to the products ...
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Patenting at universities: What is the best strategy?
I'm a postdoc at a university and made an invention I think could be patentable. I may want to use it for a startup in the future (likely in the US), and would like to have patent protection before ...
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Status of "Allowed" Application After Being Revived
I have a few questions on both a granted patent and a pending non-provisional application.
Our granted application was abandoned because the Oath was filed "after" the Allowance and Issue ...
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I invented formulation. provisional patent application filed. if my ex-employee stolen it and misused, what I can do?
I invented formulation. provisional patent application filed. if my ex-employee stolen it and misused, what I can do to save from infringement.
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Filing patent application on invention that is beyond the remit of your exploitation
In truth there is no limit to how much work a person could do to ensure that his patent is exploited in market; if he cant make it, someone else might, or he may license the patent for someone else to ...
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Follow-up question - Good ways for inventor to stage patent attorney for success
(Motivation)
I asked this question:
Patent Enablement - how do you balance retention of secrets and teaching make and use
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In the comments the question came up:
What is the best (or at ...
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Companies that Cover Patent Fees in Exchange for Partial Ownership?
Are there companies that offer assistance with patent filing and are willing to cover the associated fees in exchange for partial ownership? Can you recommend some such companies?
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Guidance for patent application drafting and responding to claims
I am looking for guidance on preparing an effective draft for filing a patent and some examples and case studies that discusses how to effectively respond to claims…
Are there any specific resources ...
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What does "according to some aspects of the present disclosure" really mean?
Almost all patent applications are peppered with phrases like "according to some aspects of the present disclosure."
What does this really mean?
In other words, what is the legal distinction ...
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Are there annuities to be paid prior to patent grant but to maintain the patent application in the United States?
Are there annuities to be paid prior to patent grant but to maintain the patent application in the United States?
CHATGPT says No.
But, https://www.quantifyip.com/blog/article6.aspx says yes.
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What type of patent is a process that uses a chemical?
For example say I developed a solution using 2 commonly found chemicals call them X and Y that can for example instantly and safely whiten teeth in a novel way never discovered before. Do I patent the ...
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