Patents
General Information About Patents
- By Nick Johnson
- Published 06/7/2007
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Patent infringement is a serious offense in the United States. Patent infringement can lead to serious damage awards if the case goes to trial.
Government Inventions-Patents and the People
- By Peter Afraiabi
- Published 04/27/2007
- Patents
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Numerous valuable patents exist in the government vaults that when enforced by private companies can return money to the government. But defendant infringers offer stiff resistance, by trying to drag the government back into the case and second-guess the policy decisions of the government.
Why A Patent Lawyer Can Be An Inventor's Best Friend
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 03/28/2007
- Patents
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Some may think that brilliant men like Thomas Edison and Nicolai Tesla are rare these days but I know better. As a matter of fact I have a friend who is a certifiable genius inventor, inventing things like an engine that runs on tap water and a device that increases gas mileage by nearly 40%.
Do It Yourself Patents
- By T J Madigan
- Published 03/28/2007
- Patents
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For those who cannot afford to dish out thousands of dollars for a patent lawyer, do it yourself patents can be a great alternative. Do it yourself patents can be done if you are up to the challenge. It is not impossible although the biggest drawback on do it yourself patents is that you are not afforded the luxury of having professional advice.
To Successfully Enforce Your Patent Do Not Let Form Triumph Over Substance While Writing The Patent
- By Xavier Pillai
- Published 03/27/2007
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You may have a fantastic invention and obtained a patent for it but you will fail to stop the infringer if any one of the many formality requirements of the patent laws are ignored when writing the patent.
To Crush Your Competition A Strong Patent Is Important Learn How and Why
- By Xavier Pillai
- Published 03/27/2007
- Patents
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To win in a patent lawsuit, you must have a strong patent, a patent that contains a broad as well as a narrow definition of your invention.
The Patent Office Proposes New Rules That Could Increase Burden On Patent Applicant
- By Xavier Pillai
- Published 03/27/2007
- Patents
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If the proposed new rules take effect, the patent applicant must excercize great care in disclosing documents that pertain to the invention. It is important to secure a patent and not create potential ammunition for a competitor to defeat the patent.
Are You Prepared To Face The Patent Office As It Is Going To Grant Only Narrow Patents?
- By Xavier Pillai
- Published 03/27/2007
- Patents
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A patent application is a serious legal document and should be prepared with great care. This requires knowledge of the industry, i.e., what has been done before and what the competition might try to get around the patent. In the wake of the proposed rules, the importance of writing a good patent application cannot be overemphasized.
A Strong Patent Is Important To Halt Infringer's Operations, Says U.S. Supreme Court
- By Xavier Pillai
- Published 03/27/2007
- Patents
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A patent does not guarantee that you will be able to stop an infringer. Just make sure that the patent is strong and squeaky clean, and that there is no skeleton in the closet.