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I have a product/idea I would like to pursue. Is it necessary to patent or copyright that product before pursuing a manufacturer or if I type a thorough description of my product and have it notorize is that enought to protect my idea?
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No. All that can possibly do is prove that you invented it first. It gives you no protection. If you think you idea is outstanding and can make you some money, then i suggest you pony up the bucks and file a patent. Unfortunately with the new America invents Act the patent no longer goes to the first to invent but the first to file.
Answered on Nov 17th, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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Typing a description and having it notarized to protect an invention is a MYTH. Contact a patent attorney as soon as possible in order to avoid losing important rights to your invention. A patent attorney can help you determine a proper course of action, including explaining the pros and cons of filing a provisional patent application, a regular utility patent application, and/or possibly a design patent application. Waiting too long to get an official filing with the US Patent Office can result in some or all of an invention becoming public domain.
Answered on Nov 16th, 2011 at 10:43 AM
It is advisable you set up a meeting and consult with a patent attorney to discuss your options. It's impossible to provide advice on your invention without knowing more details.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2011 at 11:34 PM