Questions involving patent issues across multiple countries. If your question is about a specific region or country (Eu, China, ...) please include that tag. If your question is about PCT applications (sometimes called international patents), please include that tag.
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How do I update the address on a patent I own?
In reference to the patent: US5504946
I own this patent and would like to know how to update my UK address details. I do not have a lawyer.
What steps should I take to update my address with the USPTO?
Ben R Keshiro
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Use of invention molds without permission
someone may be using our molds in China to produce products they do not have permission to do so. what can we do about it?
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Patent Application and Paris convention priority right
Assume there is a Patent Application filed at Jan 2012 with USPTO and I think its claims are too much broad and vague. It has not been granted yet.
If I have an idea that is totally similar to the claims of that Patent Application but with at least…
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What is the expiration date of WO PCT applications?
If the patent is applied in India, but the country I would like to use the technology is included in Designated States, of which country's expiration date do you have to calculate?
Application number: WO2012IB57364 20121217
Priority number(s):…
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Patenting Products in Other Countries
I'm a start-up and I want to patent my products or apps and post it on the google play and app store. I already asked my friend who took law. She said that my app should and can be patented. I don't live either in U.S or U.K. I only know how to…
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If I file a patent in America, will forign companies be completely invulnerable to my patent?
The title pretty much says it all. If I file a patent in the US, will forign companies be able to use it without fear?
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Is Patent US6194720B1 valid in France?
In reference to the patent: US6194720
Is that patent valid in France?
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An idea for mobile phones screen utility option
I have an idea! (Just) in my mind.it is a very useful idea when it will b practicly use in for upcoming mobie phone which will be more convenient to use there phons easily...
So shall I patent my idea (non documentationly) at international n what I…
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This patent seems to be prior art to a patent listed in this Indegogo project?
In reference to the patent: US7798499
Jurni ultimate sit on carry on suitcase
Which invention infringes the other? In other words is the Jurni developed in CA 2000 unreferenced prior art to US7798499 or the other way around?
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Is this patent for the entire unit or just a specific part?
In reference to the patent: US7926598
Sid
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US20050258178 is this patent vaild in the EU
In reference to the patent: US20050258178
Is this patent still paid up and vaild? in The EU?
Mike
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has Geomagnetism being used for generation of electricity?
I have invented a device which uses earth's magnetic field to generate a good and usable amount of electricity more efficient than solar cells.Is this device patent-able or this has been already patented?
