Before you hire a patent attorney and spend money, do these 3 FREE steps: Step 1: Conduct the patent search Step 2: Determine market size of the invention Step 3: Build a prototype These steps will save you money on the patent process. Also, your patent attorney will appreciate that you've done these steps beforehand. If you need to talk to a patent attorney, I … [Read more...]
Before filing a patent application
Before filing a patent application, among other activities, you must make sure that you own the patent rights, it is eligible for patent protection and also new and non-obvious. Browse related articles below.
Can I file a patent application after I commercialize my invention?
You can sell your product for up to one year and then file a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. However, it isn’t recommended because someone else can easily steal your idea based on your marketing efforts. Of course, nothing that you do for the first year of commercialization will prevent you from getting a patent. However, if someone else … [Read more...]
Can you patent a service?
A service can be patented if it is new and nonobvious. For example, you can get a patent on a new use for an old product. Here is a list of patents for various services: Service of finding lowest cost provider of subscription products: USPN7505924 Guest services management service: USPN7542560 Call transfer service: USPN7103166 Why is a service eligible for … [Read more...]
How to check if a product is patented?
Here are 3 steps to check if a product is patented. You should complete all three steps even if you find a patent. The patent owner might have multiple patents that cover one product. Search the internet for any patent covering the product Look for all patents owned by the owner of the product Look for any patent marking on the product Find all patents related … [Read more...]
Should you get a patent for your invention?
You should get a patent if you have a big money idea. You are preparing for if and when you do succeed on your big money idea. You should not get a patent if the invention is a small money idea. The cost of the patent is excessive for the amount of money you can make on your invention. Also, you should not get a patent if the goal is to avoid infringement. You will not … [Read more...]
How to avoid patent infringement?
To avoid patent infringement, you need to take three steps: Look for relevant patents related to your product. Review the claims of those patents that you found. Modify your product to design around those patent claims to avoid patent infringement. Look for relevant patents related to your product Oftentimes, inventors show me their product which is based on a … [Read more...]
Can you launch your product if you find its already patented?
You've been working on your invention and you look to see if someone else has already patented the idea. You find a patent similar to your product. Now, you don't know if you can still make and sell your product without infringing on the patent. Are you infringing on the other person's patent? Can you get a patent on your product? Are you infringing on the other person's … [Read more...]
How to write each section of a patent application?
A patent application is difficult to write. The patent application needs to clearly explain how to make and use your invention. The examiner at the patent office, experts, investors, judges, and juries will eventually read the patent application and it should be organized and understandable to all. Note: This guide can help you write your own patent application. If this … [Read more...]