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China Patent Agents and IP Attorneys
Published: February 09, 2008 | Author: Nathan Martyn2 Nathan Martyn2 | Unrated |
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| Chances are the latest Adidas t-shirt you just bought has a ‘Made in China’ tag on it. No matter what aspect of modern day manufacturing one looks into, China is the land of promise. Organizations all over the US and Europe are investing millions of dollars in outsourced production centers in China, but piracy and counterfeiting is still the biggest concern for organizations. In 2006, US industry lost nearly $512 billion dollars due to piracy and counterfeiting. Today, everything from fake Gucci handbags to spurious car parts are being produced in China.
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You're infringing my patent!
Published: October 27, 2007 | Author: Brian R. Rayve, Esq. | Unrated |
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| Are you ready to bring your invention or product to market but not sure you can without infringing someone else's patent?
Want that confident feeling that you have done your "homework" up-front to avoid a costly and lengthy law suit?
This is a primer on patent infringement for inventors that answers your most commonly asked questions.
A must-read for inventors at all experience levels.
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Why A Patent Lawyer Can Be An Inventor's Best Friend
Published: February 14, 2007 | Author: teahupoo | Unrated |
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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%.
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Do It Yourself Patents
Published: February 07, 2007 | Author: mter9248 | Unrated |
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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.
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The Inventor's Dilemma
Published: December 11, 2006 | Author: lparmley | Unrated |
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| So you've done your homework (or are planning on being diligent about it at least). And you've decided to definitely forge ahead and gain a patent on your invention. So now what? Well, first of all, be warned that patenting your invention will cost you several thousand dollars. The fee varies widely; you will ultimately need to receive an estimate from the professional you choose.
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The Beginnings of a Quality Patent Search
Published: December 11, 2006 | Author: lparmley | Unrated |
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| Hopefully you realize that before you do much of anything, you need to look at the marketability of your invention.
Remember, you don't want to do anything until you have a good feel for whether or not you can actually make some money from your invention. Of course, you can't ever determine with 100% accuracy if you will make money or how much, but you can gain an idea by looking at other products available in the marketplace.
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