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Biggest mistake of new inventors. 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Probably the biggest mistake of a new inventor, that I see all the time, is not following through on his or her idea.
He or she comes up with an innovative idea, many times related to his or her own industry or hobby. The person confidentially tells me about the invention. ...
Two most important steps in the invention process. 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Step One: Document your idea ASAP, preferably in an "Inventor's Notebook". I like to recommend that inventors use a bound "composition notebook" that you can find at any office supply store. These bound notebooks typically have 100 sheets. Take a pen and number every page consecutively. Then use the ... Read more:steps
Want to patent an idea? Here’s what you need to know… 0000-00-00 00:00:00 So you're ready to roll up your sleeves and file for a patent application yourself. Congratulations! You've made it over the first hurdle of becoming an inventor: Taking action on your idea.
The first thing is you'll need is a feel for the structure of a patent application. For the sake ...
How much does a patent cost? 0000-00-00 00:00:00 One of the questions I'm asked most frequently is "How much does a patent cost?" Well, that's like asking "How much does a house cost?" or "How much does a car cost?". Of course, it all depends on the house or car.
The same is true regarding a patent. Will you ...
Free patent search. The secrets that will save you time and money. 0000-00-00 00:00:00 A patent search is an early, prerequisite step in the process of filing a patent application. The primary intent of a patent search is to find out if anyone has previously invented your idea. However, especially for a new inventor, the costs for hiring a patent attorney ...
Three types of patents. How to choose the right one for your invention. 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Did you know that there are three primary types
of patents? They are: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents.
Utility patents are the ones most commonly sought, and what most people are referring to when they say they have "patented" their invention. Utility patents cover things that ... Read more:Three
, choose
How long do patents last? 0000-00-00 00:00:00 In the U.S., utility patents and plant patents are valid for 20 years after their filing date. (This slightly longer change in duration came about in June 1995. Utility patents filed before that date are valid for 17 years from their issue date.) As for the third ...
Another Photoshop technique to create great patent application drawings 0000-00-00 00:00:00 In a previous post I mentioned one of my favorite techniques for creating patent drawings
-- for free -- using a simple technique with Photoshop
and any digital camera. (If you'd like to see that post again, just click on: .)
Another handy technique, also with Photoshop, ... Read more:create
Is your idea patentable? Two vital things to consider… 0000-00-00 00:00:00 A question I get all of the time is: "Is my idea patentable?" And I answer it the same way, every time. In the eyes of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), there are two critical thresholds your idea must surpass: your invention must be ... Read more:things
Disadvantages of filing a Provisional Patent Application (PPA) 0000-00-00 00:00:00 I've had a number of questions from people in this forum and from colleagues about Provisional PatentApplication
s (PPAs). Many people, unfortunately, see PPAs as a quick path to a patent -- and are not aware of the pitfalls. So I thought I'd take a moment here ...
Don’t let “One Year Rule” kill your invention! 0000-00-00 00:00:00 You've invented the next best thing since sliced bread. That's good. But you've been chatting about your invention in the lunchroom with your co-workers for months. That's bad.
What many inventors don't know is that you have ONE YEAR from your public disclosure to file for a patent ...
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