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Poor Mans Patent
Ever since law school I have been asked about the Poor Mans Patent. And ever since then the answer is the same now as it was then: theres no such thing. According to the Poor Mans Patent, the inventor simply writes down his invention on paper and sends it to himself in the mail. Supposedly, this sealed envelope with the postmarked date will signify the date of invention and will somehow accord monopoly rights in the invention. The idea... (posted by ANDREW 2 years 306 days ago.)
Ever since law school I have been asked about the Poor Mans Patent. And ever since then the answer is the same now as it was then: theres no such thing. According to the Poor Mans Patent, the inventor simply writes down his invention on paper and sends it to himself in the mail. Supposedly, this sealed envelope with the postmarked date will signify the date of invention and will somehow accord monopoly rights in the invention. The idea... (posted by ANDREW 2 years 306 days ago.)
The Different Types of Patent Claims
There are many different types of claims of a patent application. Some patent claims are about the type of invention. There are apparatus claims, method or process claims, claims to designs, chemical composition, etc. There are also claims which are related to the scope of a patent. Generally speaking, broad patent claims are more valuable and marketable than narrow claims. Broad patent claims are similar to a... (posted by ANDREW 2 years 306 days ago.)
There are many different types of claims of a patent application. Some patent claims are about the type of invention. There are apparatus claims, method or process claims, claims to designs, chemical composition, etc. There are also claims which are related to the scope of a patent. Generally speaking, broad patent claims are more valuable and marketable than narrow claims. Broad patent claims are similar to a... (posted by ANDREW 2 years 306 days ago.)
Assignment of Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
The main difference between assigning a patent and licensing a patent is important. Assigning Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights is basically selling the complete ownership interest in that patent, trademark, or copyright. And the licensing of a patent, trademark, or copyright is like renting that patent, trademark, or copyright. Assignment of Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights can be made in whole or... (posted by ANDREW 2 years 306 days ago.)
The main difference between assigning a patent and licensing a patent is important. Assigning Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights is basically selling the complete ownership interest in that patent, trademark, or copyright. And the licensing of a patent, trademark, or copyright is like renting that patent, trademark, or copyright. Assignment of Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights can be made in whole or... (posted by ANDREW 2 years 306 days ago.)
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