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Expert: - 12/1/2008


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Hi,I have invented and patented a new product and am looking for a company in America to sell the patent.How do I go about this.I am a Spanish resident.The product is ready for production.

Answer
There is only one reputable approach, other than do it yourself, and that would be with a member of the Licensing Executive Society of Canada and the United States. They are professionals, very specialized, and there may be one that has the contacts in the industry your patent applies to.  There is a Don Kelly, whose contact information would be listed in the U.S. Patent and Trade Mark Office list of registered practioners, who is a member of the L.E.S.
He would be a good place to start.

Do not deal with any of the invention promotors. Those are the folks that write people who are awarded patents. They have very convincing stories. Some include Invent Help, I.D.E.A. Inc., Absolutely New, and Davidson.

My web site has a link to the Ron Riley Scam Alert Page (re. my Inventors Resources page) that has the details on many of these sharks.

My web site: http://www.evansville.net/biz/patagent

I hope that helps.

Best wishes on your project.

George H. Morgan
Professional Engineer (since 1958)
Patent Agent (since 1973)

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George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent

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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.

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Rotary, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Army Aviation Association, Registered Professional Engineer, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Indiana Guard Reserve Officer

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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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