QUESTION
Is it possible to sign a Licensing Agreement online with US Companies as a US LLC owned by NRA?
Asked on Jul 14th, 2021 on Intellectual Property - New York
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Dear lawyer, I have a US SMLL, I am an NRA(not us citizen nor us resident). I am an inventor owning a US LLC. My goal is: via my us LLC I want to file PPA(Provisional Patent Applications) for my ideas to establish “perceived ownership”. and Try to sign a licensing agreement with us companies and start collecting some royalties. My Questions are: Can I File a PPA for my Ideas as NRA using My US Entity? Can I sign a Licensing Agreement online with US Companies as a US LLC owned by NRA(non-resident alien)? Because Like I previously stated I am a non-us resident.
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Patent Applications Filling and Prosecution Attorney serving Bellevue, WA
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Claiborne Patent Law Services
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The inventor or assignee of an invention can file a provisional utility patent application, regardless of residency or citizenship status.
While the PPA is not required to meet strict formalities, you are well advised to obtain the services of a patent attorney in preparing and filing your provisional application. There are many potential pitfalls that may limit the patentability or scope of your later filed nonprovisional application. Some attorneys offer a discount for preparation of the nonprovisional if they have been hired to prepare the earlier provisional application.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2021 at 9:25 AM