AboutJustin Schwab Expertise I can answer questions in regards to: new innovative ideas, patents,
patent process, product development including software, hardware, mobile applications (RIM, IPhone, Android, etc.)and consumer products. I also am well versed in licensing and brokering Intellectual property (IP).
Experience I have extensive experience in the product/technology and IP brokering arena specializing in Technology (mobile, software, hardware), Clean-tech and some experience in consumer products. I am currently a managing partner at an “unnamed” firm in the Silicon Valley and have held positions such as Sr. Project Manager, VP of Licensing, consultant and Partner at various development firms.
In my current company we work with early stage start-ups to fortune 1000 clients offering mobile and software development coupled with business strategy solutions. It has been a pleasure to work with clients and partners around the world as we continue to offer our solutions.
Organizations Select Investor Groups, developer groups and trade organizations in the product development, mobile, software development and engineering realm.
Question Hello-
Let me first thank you for your time. I really appreciate it. My question is:
I have a provisional "patent pending" status on my product. Can I start producing, marketing and selling this product now? Or should I wait?
Answer Your welcome...and Thank you for your question. I cannot give you legal advice on whether or not you can market and sell your product while it is patent pending, but my answer would be yes. If you look at a number of products on the shelves at a retail store.....there are a lot of patent pending products. As far as I know, you have to clearly indicate that the product is patent pending. I would make sure that your patent attorney has done the due diligence and patent search on other like products that are patented. I would definitely consult an IP attorney to get a definite answer. i wish you luck.
