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my idea has to be with the iphone, do i have to ask for permission in order to use a thing that already exists? my patent could exclude apple to used its iphone to other task? more or less whats the time that takes in order to have the patent, thank you very much
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While your question depends on some specifics, in general:
1. You do not need to ask permission to use something already out there. Combining it with the iphone may or may not be patentable, it depends if it is creative & novel (i.e. it is not obvious, which is a complicated matter.
2. My guess, due to an overload of applications pending in that field which is relatively crowded these days, is approx. 5 years, more or less, for the whole process, if you are lucky.
I hope that helps.
Best wishes on your project.
Stay away from the invention promotors, especially the ones that advertise on TV.
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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.
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Bausch & Lomb Science Award, Indiana Homeland Defense Service Ribbon, 2003.
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