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If your shoes could talk what would they say? Would they say that you are neglecting and abusing them? Shoes can last a long time if properly cared for, but if not they can be uncomfortable and...
Many start up companies have begun with a simple concept. Someone saw a need and decided to fill it. Or saw a problem and decided to fix it. FEDEX, Leggs and even whiteout, were all great...
How to Get Your Consumer Invention to Market
How to get a poor man's patent and also how to get a better patent for cheap. This depends on your budget.
Your concept may be novel and your invention may be exactly what everybody needs. However, unless you get your patented idea from the drawing board into your customer's hands, it won't do anyone...
You have a creative mind and consistently are thinking of new ideas, new products, and new ways of doing things. I know this about you, because you’re obviously doing some online research about...
No one wants to admit to having a need for a better mouse trap but you'd be hard pressed to find someone who has not needed one at some point in their lives. Mice are an active part of Rural,...
Are you a genius and you don't want anyone stealing your ideas? Here's how to obtain a patent in Canada.
Selling the rights to a patent, which excludes the manufacture and sale of certain inventions or designs, is a fairly common practice. By consulting with the resources available from the United...
Are you ready to give Bill Gates and Apple a run for their money? Why not? All product success stories start with one person taking a good look at supply and demand. And the demand for a better...
Almost everyone uses Google to search the Internet every day, but did you know that Google has several different kinds of niche search tools to optimize search results? If you want to pinpoint and...
A patent gives you the exclusive right to make, use or sell a product, device or process for a set period of time. Today utility patents (the most common kind) are good for at least 17 years.
What do a light bulb, water cooler, fork, and ice cream all have in common? Other than being stuff most of us probably love and use almost daily, they are all inventions that started as an idea...
It’s a mistaken belief that a great product idea necessarily translates into a great product. Be it a minor modification to an existing product or an entirely new product idea, it has to be sold...
A little-know section of patent law allows individual inventors and small businesses to apply to the Patent Office for a provisional patent. The application is relatively easy, can be done...
A good invention can be your ticket to success. An invention for the medical field can mean a lifetime of comfort and wealth along with the knowledge you've invented a product that will help...
Black patent leather pumps are a fashion essential. Bright and fun colored patent leather pumps and peep-toe sling backs are additional perks to add to your shoe collection. But nothing can ruin...
They're shiny. They're fun. They're patent leather and vinyl fashions. And they're easy to add to any outfit without being reported to the fashion police.
You will find that inventors are able to protect themselves for under $200.00 by doing it themselves. Inventors should take the first step and apply for a Provisional Patent with the USPTO. This...
Want to strike it rich with a new product idea, but don’t have a clue as to what that new product looks like? We’d all like to come up with an amazing new product idea that will make millions. The...
So, you have a wonderful idea or a fabulous invention. Unfortunately, you lack the cash it takes to patent. Alas, do not miss out on your fortune! There is a way to protect your invention, idea...
How many times have you seen a patent number on something and wondered what the patent really covered? Ever since I was a child I wondered about those numbers. Fortunately, thanks to the...
Do you have the next million dollar idea? Are you ready to pitch it to Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank on ABC? I've personally pitched several products to Kevin. I'm here to help you understand...
Intellectual property is the material expression of intellect that has value in the general marketplace. Your intellectual property can include copyrighted property such as books or music, as well...
Zippo, the classic American lighter, has been in production since 1933. Variations in design and a unique system of manufacturer's marks make it easy to judge the age of your vintage Zippo lighter.
Dealing with the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is intimidating, especially for novices. It’s perfectly acceptable to contact the patent examiner the PTO assigns to your patent application. You...
The United States Patent and Trademark Office requires anyone wishing to prepare, file or prosecute patent applications to be a registered patent agent. Patent agents do not need law degrees, but...
Want to make a million dollars? PETA wants to help. PETA has offered to pay one million dollars to anyone who can produce Shmeat, a synthetic meat alternative to animal flesh. If you have a...
The process of getting a patent on an idea starts the moment the idea for the invention was conceived. So if two patent applications are received for the same invention at the same time, who gets...
Have you ever had a fabulous idea and thought it would make a great invention, but didn't know what to do next? Here is the next step that you can take to make your dreams come true and become...
When filing a patent application, it is almost always necessary to provide drawings to illustrate your invention. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has strict guidelines as how...
Patents are important to get if you have an idea and you don’t want it stolen or used without your permission. There are thousands of patents issued every year that last for typically 17 years if...
Sometimes you will come across a wizz-bang item that you just can't take your eyes off of. It might be a water filter, a mouse, a screwdriver with an odd fitting. It doesn't matter. Chances are...
Tips on how to find a Patent Attorney
If you’ve come up with a great invention, you may want to protect it by filing a Provisional Patent Application (PPA) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It costs under $300 to...
While coming up with an invention may be difficult, getting a patent is pretty simple. Thousands are issued each year. A patent is a document drawn up by the inventor that protects the product for...
Holding the rights to a United States patent only applies within the U.S. and its territories. Transferring patent rights so that they will be valid in foreign countries can require additional...
Since a U.S. patent, which prevents others from manufacturing or selling a specific design or invention, is valid only in the United States and its territories, you must reapply for a new patent...
Filing your company name with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office can be relatively easy, but mistakes will cost you time and money. Although you can file on your own, it's a good idea to hire a...
A patent creates the right to deny others the ability to reproduce your idea or invention. An infringement on that patent means that someone has gone ahead and done so. The remedy for patent...
Do you have an idea that has led you to an invention? If so, getting a patent is a vital step in the invention process. If you do not have rights ownership, your invention will become virtually...
If you have an invention and want to obtain a patent, it is a good idea to seek the assistance of an experienced patent attorney. Patent law is a specialized field of law and requires an attorney...
Although becoming a successful inventor can be tough, it is doable. As a would-be entrepreneur, you have an endless resource to tap: your mind. But the process is a bit more complicated than just...
A U.S. patent is an essential part of any product invention, because it helps you, as the creator, stop others from selling that product or claiming it as their own. While the process to apply for...
A utility patent does exactly what it sounds--it protects the actual function and structure of a product and does not cover anything related to its look, feel or design. Since a utility patent...
A US patent is an essential part of any product invention, because it helps you, as the creator, stop others from selling that product or claiming it as their own. While the process to apply for a...
There are times when problems do arise with a US patent. This happens when an inventor questions another inventor's application a new product infringes on an existing product. While it is possible...
To apply for an international patent, you must decide what geographical territory you would like to cover. Various areas, such as the European Union, have their own sets of processes for obtaining...
A copyright does not protect a name. There are only a few instances where a copyright might be applicable to a name. However, if you want to protect a name, you need to file an application to get...
With China's increasing attention to Intellectual Property Laws, there has been an explosion in patent applications in the past few years. Chinese Patent Law refers to three kinds of patents:...
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