42 articles on "patent"

How to Obtain a Patent The inner-workings of the U.S. Patent Office

The United States works differently than other countrieswhen it comes to giving patents. In the U.S., it doesn'tnecessarily matter who first applied for the patent (theprocess may take up to a year to complete). What does matter, however, is who...

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I’m Riding a What?... An Intellectual Property Attorney’s Guide To Patents and Surfing

I’m Riding a What?... An Intellectual Property Attorney’s Guide To Patents and Surfing by: Thomas A. Hatfield Intellectual property is everywhere, and encompasses, among other things, the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade s...

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Generic Drugs, A Boon In Disguise

Generic Drugs, A Boon In Disguise by: Oliver Joseph Most companies spend good dollars in marketing and advertising. And this means that you will end up spending extra money on healthcare. If you are wise enough, prepare yourself for an effective...

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Go Hire a Great Patent Lawyer - Inventor Help

HJ Ventures is publishing an important report for inventors and entrepreneurs to help them protect their most important asset: http://www.hjventures.com/patent/patent-inventions.htmlA patent is the property right given by the U.S Patent and Trademark...

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Patent Your Invention

Patent Your Invention by: Tony Leon New Inventions and Patents If you have a new invention that is sure to take the world by storm, then you need to patent the invention as soon as possible in order to protect its integrity and your ownership f...

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Patents 101 - The Basics Of Patent Applications

A patent is an official document given by a nationalgovernment to an inventor (or business or corporation) whowishes to have sole rights over a product for a limitedamount of time. Once the patent is granted, no one else hasthe right to make, sell, m...

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Protect Your Ideas With Copyrights and Patents

Protect Your Ideas With Copyrights and PatentsbyTim KnoxSmall Business Q&ACopyright 2003http://www.smallbusinessqa.comQ: Can you tell me the difference between a copyright and a patent? Also is that something I should let a lawyer handle for me? A: A...

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How to Select a Patent Attorney

How to Select a Patent Attorney by: Lisa Parmley Could you use a little help protecting your invention? If so, an attorney skilled in patent law is your best bet. As you can imagine, conveying your invention to someone who knows nothing about it...

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Ask Your IP Lawyers How a Patent Application Could Help Your Business

Depending on the type of intellectual property you are looking to protect, it may be appropriate to take the route of applying for a patent. Simply put, a patent is a document registered with the appropriate national or international authority, which...

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Is Pursuing a Career in Patent Law the Right Move For You?

Is Pursuing a Career in Patent Law the Right Move For You? by: Lisa Parmley Did you know that you might be eligible to gain entry into the field of patent law even without a law degree? The basic requirements are a degree in a technology-related...

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