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I have a great idea I want to patent. I went through this company Patent Assistance Worldwide to help me. They said my idea is great an to continue they want $1279. Is this company legitimate? I can not find anything on them. I've even called lawyers but have not heard anything back yet. I do not like the fact I have not actually met with anyone face to face. I live in metro Detroit area, Do you know of anyone who can help me, an actual person?

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They are not legitimate, based on what I have heard, in my opinion. Don't give them any money!
There is a Gerald R. Black, Esquire, in that area, I have known for 15 years or so, more or less. I think very highly of him. He is a legitimate patent practioner with world wide experience. Email me at patagent@evansville.net & I can give you his email address & probably his address & phone number. (or you can go to http://www.uspto.gov for a list of qualified practicioners, and he, as well as myself, are on that list.

Best wishes on your project.

George H. Morgan,
Professional Engineer
Patent Agent
http://www.evansville.net/biz/patagent

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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.

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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