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Articles in Home | Legal | Patents Title|Newest|Oldest Checking Credentials Before Hiring Anyone to Help You Patent Your Invention  By : Lisa Parmley Many businesses make more than a decent living helping inventors just like you make money from their inventions. From filing a patent to licensing and marketing your invention, someone is around every corner offering assistance. China Patent Agents and IP Attorneys  By : Nathan Martyn2 Nathan Martyn2 Chances are the latest Adidas t-shirt you just bought has a ‘Made in China’ tag on it. No matter what aspect of modern day manufacturing one looks into, China is the land of promise. Organizations all over the US and Europe are investing millions of dollars in outsourced production centers in China, but piracy and counterfeiting is still the biggest concern for organizations. In 2006, US industry lost nearly $512 billion dollars due to piracy and counterfeiting. Today, everything from fake Gucci handbags to spurious car parts are being produced in China. Detailed Patent Search Tutorial  By : Lisa Parmley You can get a reasonable patent search for a few hundred dollars. An in-depth comprehensive search will cost more (around a $1,000). But before you spend any money at all applying for a patent, reducing your invention to practice, or building an expensive prototype, you can start searching around all on your own. Do It Yourself Patents  By : T J Madigan For those who cannot afford to dish out thousands of dollars for a patent lawyer, do it yourself patents can be a great alternative. Do it yourself patents can be done if you are up to the challenge. It is not impossible although the biggest drawback on do it yourself patents is that you are not afforded the luxury of having professional advice. General Information About Patents  By : Patent infringement is a serious offense in the United States. Patent infringement can lead to serious damage awards if the case goes to trial. Getting Your Patent Application Facts Straight  By : Lisa Parmley Even if you choose to use a patent agent or attorney to help you protect your invention, you will still have some work to do. After all, it's your invention. And they need you to communicate the in's and out's of it as best you can. Government Inventions-Patents and the People  By : Peter Afrasiabi Numerous valuable patents exist in the government vaults that when enforced by private companies can return money to the government. But defendant infringers offer stiff resistance, by trying to drag the government back into the case and second-guess the policy decisions of the government. How to Handle Patent Infringement?  By : Lisa Parmley Who will be there when things go wrong? Due to the trouble, expense and the risks involved with gaining a patent, you might be lulled into thinking that the government will be there to lend you a helping hand when it comes time to enforce the rights your patented invention. Patent Practitioners: Separating the Good from the Bad  By : Lisa Parmley If you choose to hire a patent practitioner, they will help you throughout the complex patent process. You may even consider granting them power of attorney over your patent application. Patents and Fees: An Overview  By : Lisa Parmley Gaining a patent on your invention can be an expensive undertaking. From beginning to end, here are the basic fees you will need to be prepared to pay. Please realize that many others may crop up depending on how complex the prosecution becomes for your patent. Short Guide to Patent Protection and Patentability  By : Lisa Parmley What can be protected? Determining what qualifies as a patentable invention is a highly difficult and complicated task. Patent laws state that "Anything under the sun that was invented by man qualifies as patentable". Simple enough, but if you notice, there are hundreds of pages full of exceptions and details on the idea of patentability following this phrase. Scores of appeals and patent court cases have arisen due to questions regarding patentability because it still hasn't, and probably never will be entirely pinned down. So You've Invented Something, Now What?  By : Lisa Parmley So you've invented the next big thing (or at least something that may solve a problem for a select group of people)? Now what? The Beginnings of a Quality Patent Search  By : Lisa Parmley Hopefully you realize that before you do much of anything, you need to look at the marketability of your invention. Remember, you don't want to do anything until you have a good feel for whether or not you can actually make some money from your invention. Of course, you can't ever determine with 100% accuracy if you will make money or how much, but you can gain an idea by looking at other products available in the marketplace. The In's and Out's of Gaining a Patent  By : Lisa Parmley Please note that there is more to gaining a patent than just filing an application and waiting. It is possible that this is all you will have to do, but unlikely. Once a patent application is sent in to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), it will be assigned to a patent examiner. The Inventor's Dilemma  By : Lisa Parmley So you've done your homework (or are planning on being diligent about it at least). And you've decided to definitely forge ahead and gain a patent on your invention. So now what? Well, first of all, be warned that patenting your invention will cost you several thousand dollars. The fee varies widely; you will ultimately need to receive an estimate from the professional you choose. Types of Patents Granted by the USPTO  By : Lisa Parmley Inventions may qualify for a utility, a design or a plant patent as set out by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This article attempts to provide you with an overview on each of these patent types. Using an Invention Submission Company to Submit Your Invention  By : Lisa Parmley You hear them on late night television, newspapers and magazines, even the radio and the internet. The ad goes something like this, "Hey inventor, call our toll free number and we'll help you protect your idea and get rich quick". Why A Patent Lawyer Can Be An Inventor's Best Friend  By : Gregg Hall Some may think that brilliant men like Thomas Edison and Nicolai Tesla are rare these days but I know better. As a matter of fact I have a friend who is a certifiable genius inventor, inventing things like an engine that runs on tap water and a device that increases gas mileage by nearly 40%. Why A Patent Lawyer Can Be An Inventor's Best Friend  By : Gregg Hall Some may think that brilliant men like Thomas Edison and Nicolai Tesla are rare these days but I know better. As a matter of fact I have a friend who is a certifiable genius inventor, inventing things like an engine that runs on tap water and a device that increases gas mileage by nearly 40%.	I support SEOcontest2008 Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds New Stuff About Us Site Blog Forum Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Article Submission Service Free Online Games hong kong 7's tickets Canadian Domains Construction Equipment Trucks For Sale Critical Illness Insurance Over 50 Life Insurance Dating Online Florist Coupons Englishharbourcasino

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