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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Euro patent | 1/28/2012 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: I have sold but not delivered and have not disclosed yet, my invention in India. Can I still patent ... A: If you have not disclosed your invention in any written (publicly accessible) source, and there are ... | ||
| Ref: question | 1/28/2012 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Good day Can you tell me if i could display the copyright notice on images i take without actually ... A: Yes, I do it frequently. However, if you want to sue someone in a Federal court, you must register ... | ||
| Patent the production of an alcoholic beverage | 12/20/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I have visited many asian restaurants offering premixed jugs of a particular asian spirit with ... A: If it is innovative beyond prior art & not obvious, obviousness being a high bar these days, very ... | ||
| Are European patents easier and cheaper for the beginning inventor? | 11/30/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: What European countries are better for patents? Do these countries check that the invention has not ... A: Some European countries (France, the Netherlands, Belgium and more) have a "registration system", ... | ||
| Are WTO patents better than US patents? | 11/30/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: By better I mean faster, cheaper (to the inventor), easier and with more worldwide acceptance than ... A: Short answer: No. Explanation: The U.S. patents give the inventor the most bang for the buck. You ... | ||
| patent term | 10/26/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: If I look up a patent number on uspto.gov, is there a way to tell when it expires? I know before ... A: Before 1995, the term for a utility patent is 17 years after allowance. Now, it is 20 years from the ... | ||
| patents | 10/11/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Two questions -- can i do the patent search with one lawyer, and then do the rest with another ... A: 1. Yes. However, often a lawyer will not accept another person's patent search, for good reason. ... | ||
| agreement | 10/7/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: if i am meeting with a consultant, or even a friend how can give me advice about my invention, and i ... A: A confidentiality agreement is the way to go. I believe "Patent It Yourself" by David Pressman has ... | ||
| post grant | 9/23/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Can you please explain to me how the new nine month challenge period works? A: It is a key provision addng one more hurdle for small businesses and independent inventors. It means ... | ||
| patent qs | 9/23/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Under the new law, is there anything that i can do (such as notary, publishing), short of actually ... A: In approx. 18 months, first to file will be implemented and so only filing, at least a provisional, ... | ||
| rescind | 9/20/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Is it possible for a patent to be revoked, for whatever reason? (ie a corporation sues that the ... A: The applicant, in his application submission states that he/she is not holding back information that ... | ||
| rescind | 9/20/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Is it possible for a patent to be revoked, for whatever reason? (ie a corporation sues that the ... A: 1. If you don't pay the maintenance fees, the patent will be abandoned, by action of the Patent and ... | ||
| Any methods to secure my position that I am the copyright holder? | 9/3/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: The issue is about international copyright law. Hypothetical Scenario: I made a research paper ... A: You could (also) keep a journal or notebook, similar to an inventor, in which you describe how you ... | ||
| Inventor associations that subsidize inventors | 8/24/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Are there inventor associations that subsidize patent costs? Even if inventors have to agree to ... A: There are none that I can recommend. There are outfits that advertise on TV, whose "pitch" often is ... | ||
| Two PPA questions | 8/12/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I have been working on a product idea dealing with bedding and intend to file a PPA first. There are ... A: 1. Only the inventor can apply for a patent. Someone else did it first & it is a matter of public ... | ||
| How likely is it for a prototype weapon not to have been patented? | 7/27/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: my friend. I realize that you must be busy, and thank you very much for being willing to answer ... A: Only the inventor can file for a patent, and it has to be novel, i.e. in the U.S. that means it was ... | ||
| claims in a provisional patent application | 7/25/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I have read that you do not suggest including claims in a provisional application. I am just ... A: Usually, at the provisional stage, the inventor is still working out details of his invention. when ... | ||
| Business Name | 7/4/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I understand you work with patents but I am hoping this is a general question that you are able to ... A: Your instinct to consult a copyright attorney is right on! I do believe that if you are in an ... | ||
| Table of Content for Provisional Application | 7/4/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Kindly do correct me if this is the right content for writing the provisional application: 1)Field ... A: On the content, all are okay, but all that is required is a detailed description of the invention ... | ||
| Regarding Claims in PAtent | 7/3/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Can you please explain this sentence briefly:":In order to obtain the benefit of the filing date of ... A: As I said in a previous answer, claims are not required in the provisional. Sometimes I include ... | ||
| Regarding Application | 7/2/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I have some other questions: 1-If for example i applied patent in UK ,can i apply the same time in ... A: 1.You can apply in as many countries as you want, as long as you meet the requirements of each of ... | ||
| Tahnoon | 7/1/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: i have questions regarding provisional patents? 1)Is it protected internationally? 2)Does it have ... A: 1) A U.S. provisional application for patent is accepted as a priority document around the world. It ... | ||
| patents! | 6/12/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: I live in England. Il try to word this question without giving my idea away!! I have an ideafor a ... A: I said they will be reluctant, because they probably believe that they are the ones who have to ... | ||
| patents! | 6/12/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: I live in England. Il try to word this question without giving my idea away!! I have an ideafor a ... A: Normally I would advise you to apply for a patent before you start negotiating with anybody. But ... | ||
| Legal issues with writing a technical guide for a digital music mixing software program for digital DJs. | 6/5/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: I hope this questions comes within your area of expertise. I would like to write a technical guide ... A: Indeed this is not my field of expertise, but nevertheless I hardly can believe I that I am wrong ... | ||
| Innovative idea | 5/20/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: Sir, I am a deputy engineer in an organization, which i don't want to disclose. I just , after ... A: From your question I understand that you believe you invented something as an employee, that is ... | ||
| Patent sales | 5/11/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I know how to find a patent, but where do I find out if the patent issued resulted in actually ... A: Assignments usually are recorded and listed on the front page of the posted patent. That may be a ... | ||
| shoe design | 4/30/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: How can I tell if a shoe design has a current patent on it. I would like to manufacture a shoe that ... A: To start with: 1) I am a patent expert, not a design or copyright expert, although I have some ... | ||
| Is this Patentable? | 4/30/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: Dear Sir, I Need some help please. I have solved the Usury (Riba) found in the Leverage for Forex, ... A: Ideas and business systems are not patentable in most - if not all - countries. I believe that what ... | ||
| Patent violation | 4/30/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I own a small import company. Recently I revcieve a letter from another company claiming I have ... A: The law is that you need to have permission from the holder of a U.S. patent to make or sell their ... | ||
| Patent violation | 4/30/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I own a small import company. Recently I revcieve a letter from another company claiming I have ... A: I would not pay it without more information, and then, only after talking to a patent attorney. ... | ||
| Curiousities surrounding scanning materials from a book in a college assignment? | 4/20/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: I am a British student currently studying Graphic Design, and one of my current projects is to ... A: In the first place: I am a patent expert, not a copyright expert. Nevertheless I can say the ... | ||
| Provisional patent conversion to Utility Patent | 3/30/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: welcome back! I am planning to file a provisional patent within the next few months. I have not ... A: Eddie, a provisional patent is not something to be "granted". You fill out the "Cover Sheet" ... | ||
| Industrial Patent | 3/8/2011 | Rene Hasekamp |
| Q: Our company (there are 5 partners) have a product that is protected in the US with "patent pending" ... A: You doubtless know already that a product, protected by a patent, may be produced, sold, etc. only ... | ||
| continuation-in-part? | 3/8/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I have a US patent, issued in 2005, application in 2003. (I was the inventor, and I wrote the ... A: You have to file a new application. The continuation-in-part is only applicable for pending patent ... | ||
| Naming a Small Business | 2/25/2011 | Nyall Engfield |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I am in the process of setting up a small business and have selected a name for ... A: The other company may have a trade-mark registration on its name, which would appear on CIPO's ... | ||
| co-inventor of patent | 2/23/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: I am a co-inventor on a patent. If my co-inventors decide to license the technology to a company ... A: All inventors must be named on the issued patent. Only the inventors may be named. Assuming you are ... | ||
| Accelerated patent, petition to make special | 2/11/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Do inventions that help to prevent the spread of diseases that are spread through indirect contact ... A: No. Also, even if it were, I would not recommend a request for accelerated patent examination ... | ||
| Patent Guidance | 1/30/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: Morgan, I am planning on starting an LLC company that sells unique school items. Because I am only ... A: It is not expensive or complicated to file a Provisional Application for Patent. All it is is a ... | ||
| another question.. | 1/8/2011 | George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent |
| Q: my idea has to be with the iphone, do i have to ask for permission in order to use a thing that ... A: While your question depends on some specifics, in general: 1. You do not need to ask permission to ... | ||
Copyright & Patents
Answers by Expert:
George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent
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Expertise
U.S. Patent Law only, no copyright or trademark qualification. I was a volunteer in the past, but my homeland defense activities pulled me away at times, and I was dropped. If you want me back, I am willing to come back.
Experience
Thirty one years as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent and a lifetime in product and manufacturing process and methods development as well as sales and marketing of new products with a number of blue chip corporations.
Organizations
Rotary, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Army Aviation Association, Registered Professional Engineer, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Indiana Guard Reserve Officer
Publications
Various Society of Manufacturing Engineers & Society of Automotive Engineers technical publications. Ref. my web site: http://www.evansville.net/biz/patagent
Education/Credentials
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design Option), L.S.U., Baton Rouge, Louisiana; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Option), University of Missouri at Rolla, Missouri, Helicopter Maintenance Course, 18 weeks, Ft. Sill Army Aviation School, Troop Information and Education Leadership Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, Numerous Society of Automotive Engineers Seminars, Dale Carnegie Management Training Instructors Course.
Awards and Honors
Bausch & Lomb Science Award, Indiana Homeland Defense Service Ribbon, 2003.
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