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| computers4kids |
 Oct 10 2011, 07:00 AM
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Love these little cars!  Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None  |
I have this widget that I've built 30 of so far that I believe has true marketing potential. Sorry, it won't bolt on a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The idea is novel, unique and inexpensive to make, but has a worldwide audience. Anyway, I was toying with the idea of mass producing several thousand for a first run but if this takes off like I think it might--some big company is going to replicate it.
The patent process? Any idea how difficult it is to get one....costs? From what I've read you can do it yourself or hire a patent attorney. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Mark |
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| DBCooper |
Oct 10 2011, 10:11 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
I have several. You say you've built 30? Over what amount of time? If it's been in commerce for more than a year it's already no longer patentable. PM me if you haven't already gotten the info you need.
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| computers4kids |
Oct 10 2011, 07:38 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(DBCooper @ Oct 10 2011, 09:11 AM)  I have several. You say you've built 30? Over what amount of time? If it's been in commerce for more than a year it's already no longer patentable. PM me if you haven't already gotten the info you need. The 30 I've built was over the Summer and never marketed them. Thank you everyone for some very sound and realistic advice. I believe I will go ahead and get the "provisional patent" which will be inexpensive in this situation and buy me some time. I have no doubt if I go to market with this widget, it will be replicated regardless overseas--that's just the reality of our world today. I'm not too crazy about the fact that you can now search the applications for patents. The big problem with what I'm contemplating producing is the widget is extremly easy to replicate (so secret formula or process) once you see it. Thanks again, Mark |
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computers4kids OT/Has someone ever applied for a patent? Oct 10 2011, 07:00 AM
r_towle pm sent Oct 10 2011, 07:17 AM Jake Raby I just finished one and have started on another...... Oct 10 2011, 07:53 AM rock914 Patents are a slippery slope......Hiring a patent ... Oct 10 2011, 08:45 AM
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Patents are a slippery slope......Hiring a patent... Oct 10 2011, 08:57 AM Dr Evil KWales here worked with such things. I am sure he ... Oct 10 2011, 09:07 AM stugray "If it's been in commerce for more than a... Oct 10 2011, 12:33 PM dlkawashima
I said "Apple cant patent the iPad, Stanley ... Oct 10 2011, 04:22 PM ChrisNPDrider Be sure to stay VERY FAR AWAY from anyone offering... Oct 10 2011, 01:31 PM DBCooper That's excellent advice, those guys are the pa... Oct 10 2011, 03:59 PM Joe Owensby Most of the advise offered is very good. Probabl... Oct 10 2011, 09:18 PM |
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