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my patent ran out on feb 2014

Answered 10 years and 6 months ago by David Scott Safran (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Patents
What do you mean by "ran out" Did the patent expire at the end of its 20 year term from filing or did it lapse for failure to pay a maintenance fee. If it expired, unless the infringement started before the patent expired, there is nothing that you can do. On the other hand, if it lapsed for failure to pay a maintenance fee, it can be revived.... Read More
What do you mean by "ran out" Did the patent expire at the end of its 20 year term from filing or did it lapse for failure to pay a maintenance fee.... Read More

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