how much will it cost? do i go to my attorney? (what type of attorney?)
2007-01-16 07:31:18 · 4 answers · asked by Cynthia T 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
It is not possible to protect ideas but rather the representation of that idea.
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 else the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) has to say about patents.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* 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!
2007-01-16 08:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need a patent attorney. You first need to do a patent search, to make sure that no one else has a valid patent for the same idea. Then you need to apply for a patent with the US patent office.
2007-01-16 15:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by jseah114 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-16 15:34:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is patent, and you can do a search for state patent agencies.
2007-01-16 15:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋