Originally Posted 4/19/07
Yesterday, Wednesday, April 18th, 2007, the Senate and House both introduced “new” bills to overhaul the patent system. However, these bill aren’t “new”. This legislation looks like the same bills that have been introduced in years past. In one corner you have “Big Business” supporting the legislation and in the other corner you […]
Originally Posted 4/15/07
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We continue our popular Patent FAQ series below. Portions of this series can be found on our website. Also, check out our Trademark FAQ series, which, until our new and improved website is launched, can be found only in this BLOG. […]
Originally Posted 4/4/07
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5. What is the Difference between a Design Patent and a Utility Patent?
A utility patent is typically what comes to the mind of most people when they think of a patent. Utility patents can be obtained for new and useful […]
Originally Posted 3/29/07
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Question: Can I get a patent on my idea or invention?
We have observed over the years that many people think that in order to receive a patent a person must invent something earthshaking or of great significance. The truth is […]
Originally Posted 3/27/07
So last time we discussed common law trademarks so now its time to turn our attention to registered trademarks.
Q: if trademark rights aren’t created by registration, what does it mean to have a federally registered trademark?
A: The second broad class of trademarks is known as “registered trademarks.” Trademarks can be registered at the […]
Originally Posted 3/22/07 written by Shane Percival
As stated in the Patently-O blog, a couple days ago, the 7th Circuit in JCW Investments v. Novelty, Inc., held that the copyright on the novelty item “Pull My Finger Fred” was infringed by the novelty item “Fartman”. The two items are similar dolls of balding middle-aged men sitting […]
Originally Posted 3/21/07
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Question: What is a Patent?
Simply, a patent is a personal property right granted by a government that gives the owner an exclusive right to prevent others from making, using or selling a claimed invention for a certain period of time. […]
Originally Posted 3/19/07
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Question: What are the chances that I will make money from my invention?
We have absolutely no idea! Your invention could be incredibly valuable to the particular market segment to which it pertains or it could be a dud. You are […]
Originally Posted 3/17/07
This is direct from the InventHelp Website:
“From 2004-2006, we signed Submission Agreements with 6,269 clients. As a result of our services, 108 clients have received license agreements for their products, and 15 clients have received more money than they paid us for these services.”
See http://www.inventhelp.com/inventhelp-client-invention-stories.asp.
Not much different from the numbers reported for […]
Originally Posted 3/16/07
Q: Do I have to have a federal trademark registration to have rights in a trademark?
A: This one we get asked a bunch. In fact, if I had a dollar for every time I was asked this question . . […]
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