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| idea for software how to sell ?? | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have an idea for a software as a standalone/ add-on for a system security / privacy type of ...
A: John, Thanks for the question. There are many moving parts to bringing a product to market, ...
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| Idea for New Product | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have lived in Cape Cod Massachusetts for a few years. In searching for the perfect Cape Cod and ...
A: Patrick....I am sorry for your job loss, it is a tough marketplace. If you are relying on this idea ...
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| Copyrighting a Food Product | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have an idea for a food product that I would like to protect from anyone else that might have a ...
A: ...I do not have experience in the food and beverage products, but I can give you som general info. ...
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| Selling during the patent pending process | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Let me first thank you for your time. I really appreciate it. My question is: I have a ...
A: Your welcome...and Thank you for your question. I cannot give you legal advice on whether or not ...
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| Invention of New Outdoor and Indoor Games | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My Hobbies are 1. Cricket. I love to watch this Outdoor Game. In my school days, i was playing ...
A: Prashant, This question is very interesting and outside of my professional realm. I do have a ...
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| waht to do? | 9/6/2009 |
Q: my idea its a sport shoe but more for fashion. I search for my idea and find little similar ideas ...
A: Marc....thanks for the question. I have not dealt with any type of shoe/fashion IP in my past, but ...
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| military ideas | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Mr. Schwab It seems me and a couple of my army buddies may have some potentially big money ideas. ...
A: Mathew...thanks for your question. It is always the ones that utilize the products that come up ...
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| An innovation in bedding | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Schwab: I recently came up with an idea for what I believe will be a new type of blanket/comforter. ...
A: Nick...thanks for the email. There are many steps to protecting an idea and it all comes down to ...
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| Packaging Products | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have been designing and making halloween costumes for the last year. I want to package and ...
A: Tina.....do you have distribution channels set-up? Where are these costumes being manufactured? I ...
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| new inventions | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have 3 ideas that I think are unique and need to become reality. I am hoping to have the Made IN ...
A: Dave...it sounds like you are overseas and want to bring a product into the US for distribution. ...
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| product | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I use an aid for children I teach to swim. i want to market it
A: Shelley, There are a lot of variables to what you want to do. I have a list of questions for ...
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| Finding Opportunity | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I've been working on creating a tech startup for almost 2 years. I have a local tech incubator ...
A: Al, You know, I do not have a clear answer for you on this matter. If I were to do this, in any ...
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| contacting online businesses 4 Licensing | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have an invention that will enable online music retailers to add new services to their service ...
A: There are many variables that play into your next steps as you try to approach these companies. ...
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| Next Step? | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a great idea for a product that I would be able to make and sell to the public. This is ...
A: Jenny, Thanks for the question. There are many steps and a decent budget that is needed to get to ...
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| Payment for submitting papers on journal | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Nice to meet you Mr.Schwab. I got a job of Japanese research engineer. I want to know why academic ...
A: Akira, Thank you for the question....I have not experienced this before, but as far as I ...
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| Seed Funding of Production | 5/6/2009 |
Q: We have a fine new application of a kinetic drive with regenerating electricity for further service. ...
A: Trenton, Thanks for the question. There is funding out there....but, the biggest question is what ...
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| Doubt in patents | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have developed a few of my own electronic inventions that I am commercially selling. I am afraid ...
A: Amogh, i am sorry to hear that your product was stolen by a client....you really need to protect ...
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| electricity meters | 4/30/2009 |
Q: kindly refer to your following response in context of electricity meter. ...
A: Yes....it made sense. I understood what you are trying to do, but whether or not it is ...
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| Patent for a company I no longer work for | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I was terminated from a company in Nov. 08 due to downsizing (it was an automotive supplier).If I no ...
A: Henry...Thanks for asking your question. This is a touchy subject that comes down to the original ...
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| Similar idea to an existing patent | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have an idea for a product which isn't currently on the market. However, after a google search ...
A: Maria, Thanks for the question. There is more information that you are going to need to ...
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| how to properly make a product as patent pending | 2/26/2009 |
Q: i have filed a provisional patent and am approaching manufacturers with drawings,photos,and home ...
A: Sam, Thanks for the email....there really isn't a "proper" way of marketing a patent pending ...
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| Help! I'm frustrated and confused, but have a great idea. | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I am getting very frustrated and confused regarding what to do next. I have a great idea for a new ...
A: Jim, Sorry for the delayed response...I have been engulfed in a large project overseas. I have ...
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| Provisional Patent | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could shed some light on provisional patents. I sent in my provisional application ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. The USPTO is unpredictable when it comes to a time ...
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| product or invention? | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have an idea for what I think would be a product. It involves using a technology that already ...
A: Judy, There are some variables to the answer to your question...You can protect your "idea" if it ...
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| Invention Roadblock | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have an invention but I lack the key component. I have very little understanding of electrical ...
A: Brian, Thanks for the question. Yes, there are some companies/shops that will help in getting ...
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| i need to know | 1/27/2009 |
Q: for how much will an inventor license a devise or called machine that runs or move by gravity to ...
A: Luis, There are many parts to this answer and many variables that I do not know. The things that ...
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| new use for old idea, combined | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I was wondering about an idea that I have that combines existing patented ideas, for a seemingly new ...
A: Well there are many guidelines to this question...You should consult a patent attorney so they can ...
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| Copywriting/Trademarking A Logo Or Label | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I'm not for sure if the following relates to copywriting or trademarking. Having no experience in ...
A: Mike, Getting into the logo business is something I am not too familiar with....I really can't see ...
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| crystal clear cold hair removal wax | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I manufacture crystal clear cold hair removal wax, a sugar based wax, 100% natural, in Thailand. ...
A: Is this a product that is patented in the US? Do have proven sales numbers overseas with this ...
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| Need your advice on Patent, copyright or trademark | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Okay, I have been searching for a good forum that would help me with my dilemma. I plan on creating ...
A: Jason, This is a great forum for you, now creating a product that is like another product that is ...
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| Patent Questions regarding New Product | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I'm wanting to begin designing a product that I feel would be wonderful for wildlife conservation. ...
A: Steve, Thanks for the question. Conducting a patent search is a great first step in the patent ...
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| Basketball shoes | 12/12/2008 |
Q: i am trying to start my own clothing line is there anyone that can make about 500 pairs of shoes of ...
A: Todd, You are getting into a tough marketplace. I do not have a lot of experience with shoes, ...
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| patent a new version of an existing product | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Few years ago, we invented a new tool for research lab, but as we work at University we published ...
A: Michela, I do believe that by re-designing and simplifying the tool will allow you to patent the ...
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| School Project | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I am doing a design technology project at school and I was wondering if you could help me. Basically ...
A: Alex, It is great that you have the ambition to come up with a new product for your school ...
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| INQUIRY | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I had got some ideas try to designing some products like ( head phones remove noise , filter for air ...
A: Well....here it is. I can't understand the first part of your question too well, but here are the ...
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| New Idea for invention or addition to existing product | 11/4/2008 |
Q: What steps should I take to find out if an idea I have already exists, or could prove profitable? ...
A: ..The first part to your question is to do a patent search on your idea. You can start this search ...
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| INQUIRY | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I had got some ideas try to designing some products like ( head phones remove noise , filter for air ...
A: Well...when it comes to picking between which masters program to choose. I myself do not have a ...
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| New Idea | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a new idea that I have filed a provisional patent for. It is a consumer electronics ...
A: Ed, Thanks for the question. Now, you have moved forward with the right steps so far, now comes ...
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| Holistic product | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I'm emailing all the way from South Africa. I'm qualified in my field of alternative medicine but ...
A: Lutfiya, Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I do not have too much experience in ...
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| prototype funding | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I am searching for proto type funding for an idea in the highway safety area, I have had a patent ...
A: Kevin, Thanks for the question. It sounds like you have taken the first step and had a patent ...
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| remarketing a product | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Eleven years ago a person invented and patented a product that I think is brilliant. Another ...
A: Angela, There are a few different variables to this and how to approach this product. You should ...
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| product idea | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Justin, My wife and I have a new product idea. My question is where do we go from here? What are ...
A: Scott, Congrats on the new idea, most great products come from the everyday users like you and ...
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| patent | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have an idea that, I suppose, would need to go before the automobile industry. Is there some way I ...
A: There are a couple ways that you can search to see if your idea has been patented, but there ...
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| Employee Inventions | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a question. I work for a company, and I also have a DBA company in the city I live in. I ...
A: Ed, Thanks for the question. It comes down to what is ethically correct for you to do in this ...
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| Investor | 9/23/2008 |
Q: we have a product for the building (& diy)industry but due to current economic climate our current ...
A: Now this situation is somewhat familiar to me right now. The marketplace in question as we all ...
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