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Had an idea for a patent. Patent search found someone had already submitted but has done nothing with the patent.
Asked on Nov 27th, 2012 on Intellectual Property - Florida
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Generally speaking, the patentee isn't required to "do anything" while the application is pending. Moreover, it appears that you aren't the first to file, which is the current system of patents in the U.S.
Answered on Nov 27th, 2012 at 5:26 PM