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Articles in Home | Legal | Patents Title|Newest|Oldest Grants Available For Patent Registeration And Trademarks  By : John Goldman Ideas creative or innovative are of little value unless they are developed, changed into original products or services and commercialized to harvest the benefits of creativity and innovativeness successfully. 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. You're infringing my patent!  By : Brian R. Rayve, Esq. Are you ready to bring your invention or product to market but not sure you can without infringing someone else's patent? Want that confident feeling that you have done your "homework" up-front to avoid a costly and lengthy law suit? This is a primer on patent infringement for inventors that answers your most commonly asked questions. A must-read for inventors at all experience levels. 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%. 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. To Successfully Enforce Your Patent Do Not Let Form Triumph Over Substance While Writing The Patent  By : Xavier Pillai You may have a fantastic invention and obtained a patent for it but you will fail to stop the infringer if any one of the many formality requirements of the patent laws are ignored when writing the patent. To Crush Your Competition A Strong Patent Is Important Learn How and Why  By : Xavier Pillai To win in a patent lawsuit, you must have a strong patent, a patent that contains a broad as well as a narrow definition of your invention. Are You Prepared To Face The Patent Office As It Is Going To Grant Only Narrow Patents?  By : Xavier Pillai A patent application is a serious legal document and should be prepared with great care. This requires knowledge of the industry, i.e., what has been done before and what the competition might try to get around the patent. In the wake of the proposed rules, the importance of writing a good patent application cannot be overemphasized. A Strong Patent Is Important To Halt Infringer's Operations, Says U.S. Supreme Court  By : Xavier Pillai A patent does not guarantee that you will be able to stop an infringer. Just make sure that the patent is strong and squeaky clean, and that there is no skeleton in the closet. Shouldn't Great Inventions Deserve Iron-clad Patents?  By : Xavier Pillai Chemical and pharmaceutical industries protect their inventions by securing patents. However, they realize, much to their surprise and their bottom line, that the patents do not hold up to scrutiny by lawyers and courts. This article provides practical tips to securing strong patents. Do you Have an Invention or an Idea for an Invention  By : James Hunt What are inventions? Well, basically an invention is when someone comes up with an idea or an object that has never been thought of before... 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. 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. 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. 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. 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". 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. 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. 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. [1] [2]	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. New Stuff About Us Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Find us in these directories! Ranking Web Directory Resource Central Directory Free Website Directory

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