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Does this patent also include HTML browsers on a mobile device

In reference to the patent: US20140288683 There are so many applications that do live stats on mobile devices. Does this patent have the ability to shutdown those hundreds of companies that have done the same thing. Also wht if a website had the…
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Does the Patent D-120891 hold 2 different creations/inventions?

In reference to the patent: USD120891 I have 2 pictures with this very same patent number D-120891. The small pictures appear to be of the Catholic Religion. Would this be of the same Inventor - Charlotte Neuhardt? The designer/inventor of the…
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How to change the order of inventors after a patent is granted?

Is it possible to change the listed order of inventors after a utility patent application is granted by USPTO? And if so, how could I go about doing that?
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Not Novel and Obvious

In reference to the patent: WO2014165349A1 How is this patentable? Where is the inventive step? This reminds me of Molecular Pathology vs. Myriad Genetics.
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Partial disclosure of EP2709017A1 before the patent filing date of Sep 14, 2012

The summary of EP2709017A1 states: The invention provides a device for controlling the access to a cache structure comprising multiple cache sets during the execution of at least one computer program, the device comprising a module for generating…
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Is there any way to track Patents which are reinstated after non-payment of maintenance fees?

I was tracking US 7,985,418 claiming sevelamer compositions. On 30th August on regular update in Pair I have seen status as "patent expired on 21.04.2014 due to nonpayment of maintenance fees". Again on November 4th patent is still alive. I don't…
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Prior art for PCT/US2002/014748 - e-ticketing with a barcode image via the web

In reference to the patent: WO2002091307A9 A client just received a patent notice for the embedding a barcode in an email/web ticket. Can this really be valid and/or not have prior…
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I need to find out about keeping my sketch secured

I emailed my sketch to a prototype company after signing an agreement. Is that agreement binding, and can I mail a picture of my sketch to myself and keep it sealed in case someone wants to patent and copy my idea?
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What are the prior arts related to the patent in question?

How is the patent in question more better and novel as compared to the prior arts? In reference to the patent: WO2000034241A1
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Patent office statistics and reports for rejected Patent applications

I periodically see announcements / articles that state X hundred thousand applications were filed in 20##, at the: USPTO, EPO, JPO, KIPO.... and company Y filled Z thousand. I'm curious as to the success rates at the various Patent Offices, are…
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How to find patents for endoscopic capsules?

There is an incredibly useful device that is used in capsule endoscopy. I am curious to know whether such a device is already patented, as they cannot be purchased and neither do I have physical access to a medical professional which does. The…
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Scope of a worldwide grant?

Wondering what the scope of a worldwide grant / transfer of all IP, either via an employment contract or explicit transfer is? I ask as a number of countries are not members of the WIPO, others have either not signed or ratified any of the…
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Do i need a patent after publicly releasing my product?

I have been working on a product for many years now by myself. I know that a Patent is to protect someone else stealing your ideas. But if I publicly release my product do I still need a Patent, or is it something I need forever to protect my ideas.…
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What if statement about claims with effective filing date on or after March 16, 2013 is not submitted in time

CFR 1.78(a)(6) says that, if a non-provisional application claims the benefit of a provisional application filed before March 16, 2013 and contains, or contained at any time, a claim that has an effective filing date on or after March 16, 2013, the…
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How similar is US 8,943,201 to RFC 4033 (DNSSEC)?

Patent US8943201: Method for establishing encrypted channel primarily deals with securely resolving domain names to set up communications. The whole concept of secure domain names is encapsulated in the DNSSEC RFC series. The claims of this patent…
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