Would it be considered patent infrigement if I invented a piece of exercise equiptment that was totally unique if you are using it for one exercise, but closely resembles another machine if you are doing it for a different exercise. (The machine I invented can do exercises that the other machine doesn't do, but it also can do exercises that make it resemble the other machine?) Sorry if this sounds a little confusing....
2007-07-27 05:09:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
You can check with a patent attorney, but my guess is that you would, indeed, be infringing on the first patent.
2007-07-27 05:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elmjunburke is right and wrong: An idea is not patentable. Only inventions are patentable. However, method (a way of doing something) patents are granted all the time.
Take a look at some of the excellent online and printed materials at http://www.nolo.com. Most libraries have a lot of the Nolo books. Patent It Yourself by Pressman is very good, although I would never recommend that you file your own patent application.
2007-07-27 15:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by ipguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know there could be an argument for patent infringement. However, you would need to check it carefully before submitting your designs. There are similar machines that have subtle differences so it could work. Consult an expert before your proceed. Good luck.
2007-07-27 12:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by lacey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An idea, or a way of doing something is not patentable.
2007-07-27 12:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋