How do I submit my invention/design so the PATENT can be registered.
2006-09-27 15:50:49 · 5 answers · asked by nyc3650 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
To protect an original invention OR a significant improvement to an existing product, a patent would be filed. Here's the USPTO's definition: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc/general/index.html#patent
NOLO is a great, free informational site. Also, be sure to read what the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) has to say about patents.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
Getting a Patent:
* Patent It Yourself (11th Edition) by David Pressman
* Patents and How to Get One : A Practical Handbook by U.S. Department of Commerce
* How To Make Patent Drawings Yourself: A Patent It Yourself Companion by Jack Lo
* The Inventor's Notebook: A Patent It Yourself Companion by Fred E. Grissom
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-09-28 07:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you'll have to do a patent search. My company recently did that and successfully patented a new invention. Personally I don't think its worth the trouble. The attorney and patent fees wound up costing around $10,000.
If I had an invention and thought it would sell I would just start manufacturing, and selling it.
2006-09-27 23:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by reading a book called "Patent it Yourself"
That should help you decide if you can do the search yourself or get a professional to do it.
Also get a book called "Will It Sell?" http://www.willitsell.com
This willhelp you determine the marketing potential, which is the whole point to protecting something with a patent.
2006-09-27 22:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by auntiegrav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see the us patent and trademark office . .
invention and design would be patent, not copyright.
2006-09-27 22:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the patent and trade office, you can find all your answers there.
http://www.uspto.gov/
2006-09-27 23:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Tayo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋