Hi there I just wanted general info about patents (copyrites) I have an idea that i want to get off the ground but it involves using someone else’s idea which they have patented . I was think about obviously summiting my idea to them to get their permission to use their idea. But I am […]
Hi Everyone -I know of the uspto.gov site, that is for United States Patents.What I am looking for is an international patent website, where I can search for patents that were registered in other countries, or internationaly. If you can find me an official site, or something similar that I will be able to use […]
Where can I find the most comprehensive information about patents? Specifically, how do I file one? How much development do I have to do with my idea to get a patent? How do I make sure that my idea stays secret until my patent is finally published? Then when I do […]
On one hand, patents encourage the researchers and inventor to pursue their project because they know they will have a monopoly of intellectual property to make money.On the other hand, patents discourage “copycats” and competition from improving on the invention.Finally, patents discourage companies from selling goods and products that can’t be protected. Public domain chemicals […]
In 1990, the HGP Human Genome Project was formally started. By the yar 2003, a complete copy of the human genome was released to the public. During the late 1980’s, GE General Electric applied for patents for a strain of bacteria. The patent office turned it down, citing that you can’t patent something living. Unfortunately, […]
I have to write a research paper about this topic and can’t seem to find any sources that give cold facts about oil compaines buying the patents to alternative fuel sources. I need as many good sources as possible.
I need to search a web site for patents and patents pending. This is so I may be able to register an invention.
Im trying to get a patent for one of my inventions but i need to know if i need to get multiple patents for the idea. the idea is the same except for one little piece….the size of the cord/plug input.here is a paragraph i took from the uspto website that hints at the fact […]