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Posted by spriggy on August 3, 2005, at 16:33:36
I have come up with an invention that I am just sure would make tons of money.
Anyone have a clue how you would go about getting a patent?
Let's just say if I got this thing on the market, I'd be the best friend of every housewife in America. LOL
Posted by NikkiT2 on August 3, 2005, at 16:44:57
In reply to I have an ingenius invention..., posted by spriggy on August 3, 2005, at 16:33:36
Does it vibrate is the question??!
Anyway.. easiest way, write your idea down on paper in detail.. then mail it to yourself, and DO NOT OPEN IT.. the postmark is proof of date if the envelope is still sealed..
Well, thats what I've always been told!!
Nikki x
Posted by Snoozin on August 3, 2005, at 18:36:19
In reply to I have an ingenius invention..., posted by spriggy on August 3, 2005, at 16:33:36
If you are in the US, you need to apply for a patent at the US Patent and Trademark Office in DC. Generally, you need the help of a patent attorney because it requires a specifically-detailed description/picture to enable the office to research similar items and ensure it is in fact unique. Takes forever, which is why so many things say "patent pending."
www.uspto.gov
I say go for it and good luck! I don't think the actual filing fees are very high, it's the attorney who will charge a bunch. They have to have a bachelor's in a science or engineering field and pass a special bar examination to practice patent law, so an ordinary attorney can't do it for you.
Posted by crazy teresa on August 3, 2005, at 22:31:48
In reply to I have an ingenius invention..., posted by spriggy on August 3, 2005, at 16:33:36
Posted by sleepygirl on August 3, 2005, at 22:52:23
In reply to Is it a booger-picker? (nm) » spriggy, posted by crazy teresa on August 3, 2005, at 22:31:48
Posted by crazy teresa on August 3, 2005, at 23:01:04
In reply to welcome back!! (nm) » crazy teresa, posted by sleepygirl on August 3, 2005, at 22:52:23
Posted by spriggy on August 4, 2005, at 0:41:19
In reply to Thank you, girlie! (nm) » sleepygirl, posted by crazy teresa on August 3, 2005, at 23:01:04
Posted by crazy teresa on August 5, 2005, at 17:19:26
In reply to Yes.. a vibrating booger picker.. you got it. LOL (nm), posted by spriggy on August 4, 2005, at 0:41:19
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