Questions tagged [patent-services]
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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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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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How to download patent sequence listings?
I'd like to download the associated sequence listing for a patent. However, I can't seem to find a convenient way. I am aware that Patentscope hast a sequence listing browser. However, even though I ...
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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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Do i need a patent attorney for filing a patent when the invention is very simple?
I read everywhere that it is recommended to let a patent attorney create the patent description and file it for you. But patent attorney's are also very expensive. It would set me back about 8000 euro'...
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How to secure my idea at the beginning vs my subcontractor engineer?
How can I secure my idea at the beginning of the process vs my subcontractor engineer whom I hire to implement my idea?
And the same question regarding all possible manufacturers that I need to ...
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A U.S. patent is to issue on a future date; is there any way to view the patent prior to the date of issue?
A patent is provided (i) Notice of Allowance, (ii) Notice of Allowance and Fee(s) Due, or (iii) Issue Notification by the USPTO with a date set in the future.
Is there a way for the first named ...
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How can you view a granted and issued patent in the new USPTO system?
On Mac Monterey using Safari, once clicking on the hyperlink of the patent number then searching repeated (of course) on the patent by the same number that you just clicked on, the site will be ...
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Sites tagged to a patent
Is there a way to tag a patent to a specific site or check the sites that are tagged to a particular patent?
Thanks!
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Is a patent representative mandatory in Europe?
Sorry for the naive question.
I read the instructions by EPO and WIPO on how to file a PCT patent. The EPO documentations vaguely states that if the local legislation mandates a legal representative ...
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Do you know any IP firms who can provide input in the design of an invention?
I am looking for firms who are willing to develop expertise and take an idea described in a paragraph and transform it into a patent application. This means they will be willing and capable of gaining ...
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How to Compare 2 Patent data
I have a question How to compare Patent data like if we compare the patent data of the 2000 to 2016 it will show us how much technology has been used in these years.
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Patents and Products
I need to know if there is a tool that can tell if a patent returned to a prodcut or a service or software.
Thanks
Jumana
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Data Scraping on USPTO
Anyone performed data scraping on USPTO?
someone has a tool/code that can be used to extract data from USPTO and have it as SQL DB?
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Copy of original monopoly game patent
My grandfather had a company called "Schmid Game Company". He created a game called "Stock Market" which he copyrighted in 1959. During this process he obtained two copies of the original Dec. 31, ...
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How can I protect a product idea before seeking help with research and development?
It’s quite natural that inventors have doubt that if I give idea to someone what will happen to my idea?
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Any startup service that streamlines the patent process?
My question is not technical and possibly some people here will think it's not an appropriate question. But I thought that this community is possibly the only place where it has a chance of being ...
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Restriction Requirement
What is the rationale behind writing the term inventions, species, or groups, while raising a restriction requirement.
How these three nomenclatures (invention, group, and species) are different and ...
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MPEP and Case Laws
How patent Examiners either memorize or manage themselves while citing all the relevant case laws and sections of MPEP during issuance of an Office Action?
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USPTO Services: Patent Searches & Patent Examinations
The USPTO has a 'menu' of services that one can purchase. I suspect that a patent search and exam is required when a utility patent:
Why and when is each mandatory service performed? What are said ...
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Patent Claim Drafting
why in US a preemptive claim is patent ineligible and why the absence of complete preemption also does not demonstrate that a claim is eligible.
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Multi dependent claims (Uses and Advantages)
What is the significance of multi dependent claims in infringement analysis?
What are the advantages in claiming multi dependent claims over normal claims?
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EPO Continuation Application
Similar to CON and CIP application in US, is it allowed to file a continuation application with new subject matter in EPO ?
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where can i fetch the PDF for the reference AU2018900444A0
Since the reference AU2018900444A0 is published and assigned to Resmed, where can i fetch the PDF for the said reference. Your help will be appreciated.
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Patent Claim Interpretation
In patent claims why the clause 'based on' is considered to have a broader scope as compared to the other clauses (e.g. using, depending, etc.).
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WIPO translate-Patentscope download
Is there a simpler way to download machine translated patent text from WIPO Patentscope, beside copy-paste text from WIPO window?
Is it possible to download/export bibliographical data + translated ...
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Recordation of Patent Grant
This question is related to
Who gets a "patent grant cover" from the USPTO?
Does the "ribboned copy" get sent to overseas inventor/assignee (at recorded overseas address) by USPTO if such ...
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Is coding knowledge required to file a patent for an app?
I have an idea in my head and I know how it will work. I can write about it in detail along with diagrams. But the problem is I don't know how to code. Can I file a patent for it with this much detail ...
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Is Inventhelp wise to use for an inventor with no money to get a utility patent?
I have an idea that I have been working on for a while, which, I hope I can get a utility patent for. Since, I live hand to mouth, with little savings, could Inventhelp assist me to get this utility ...
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How to defend your work from patent vultures?
Many of us put our ideas in github or articles, hoping they will be just used.
However, as I have currently a tough lesson, if your idea turns out successful, you can count on patent vultures trying ...
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Searching contact details patend CN102853400 B
does anyone know how i can find the contact details from chinese patent holder for this patent CN102853400 B
would be great
thank you in advance
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"The title google has is "Cotack Goniometer".....and it should be "Contact Goniometer"...how do I suggest changes? [duplicate]
In reference to the patent: US655005
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Can I patent a service that I don't want another business to offer?
I am currently working on getting my organization known, and came up with ideas for services that no one else offers right now (please don't ask for very specific details, I don't really want to give ...
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PCT patents , is it Public Domain or up for grabs in my country?
If a PCT patent was filed in lets say "Ukraine" in 2004, but the owner let it never actually got it published as a patent in a national phase(in any country)legally may I file a similar patent in the ...
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Regarding the usage of this process in my industry
In reference to the patent: WO1998038266A1, is this process patented in all the countries, around the world? Or just in China and USA? I'm planning of using this in India. Do I have right to use this? ...
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How much does it cost to file and obtain a patent? Who pays the patent costs?
How much does it cost to file and obtain a patent? Who pays the patent costs?
What is the price range for a professionally written patent.
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How to get patent family information?
Where can I get patent family information? I know there are several paid/subscription tools which can retrieve the information. However, is there a way to get the information using common/free ...
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Where to do download patents data?
I've looked at : http://www.patentsview.org/download/ and the "claim" download is 10GB in size. Is there a smaller download size location can download patents over past approx 30 years in xml/csv ...
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Private Patent Office
I know next to nothing about the patent system in the US, so forgive me if this is a ridiculous question. What would stop one from starting their own private patent office. The USPTO solely examines ...
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Withdraw an Issued Patent
If I have suddenly realized that my issued patent infringed an earlier issued patent, and I have been notified by the original inventor of this infringement, even though my patent was granted, what ...
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How to stop false patent infringement claims [closed]
I've found a product that was implemented poorly and have redesigned it. Completely. It appears the same, as in it looks almost identical from a distance, but it isn't. It's a glove.
After reviewing ...
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Exactly what is patented
In reference to the patent: WO2010031854A1
Hi. Can you please tell me exactly what is patented on these shopping bag? I have designed a better style, longer lasting and eco friendly...
Is the patent ...
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What is considered applicable prior art?
I contacted an invention development company about a general idea for a new product. Shortly afterward through a simple Google search I found a product very similar to my idea being sold on internet.
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Patent office statistics and reports for rejected Patent applications
I periodically see announcements / articles that state X hundred thousand applications were filed in 20##, at the: USPTO, EPO, JPO, KIPO.... and company Y filled Z thousand.
I'm curious as to the ...
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Why isn't there a requirement for all software / business method patent applications to be "formally specified"?
Why isn't there a requirement that all software / business method patent applications be formally specified ?
Formal methods has been around / best practice in the [Software] Engineering spheres for ...
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Is it a red flag for a patent attorney to be a prolific inventor in diverse fields
A patent attorney has several patents to her name in very diverse fields. Some inventions are routine utilities, while others are highly technical & domain specific. The latter makes me wonder ...
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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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Do I need NDA when talking to a patent professional?
when talking to a patent professional do I need her to sign NDA or non-disclosure is implied?
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File Patent Internationally on Behalf of Others
I have been thinking about patenting a product that I have been developing together with a friend, and was wondering if you guys could help me out with some question:
Am I able to patent something on ...
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patent number 3605913 Dust suppressor for rotary drills
I think my father is the inventor of patent number 3605913 Dust suppressor for rotary drills.. he passed away in 1985.. Id like to know more .. or how can I find more info ?