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  • Is a technology's "novelty" determined internationally, or only regarding US patents?
    Patents Hi! We are a small team of MEMS engineers based in Austin, TX. We are launching a company focusing on smart systems tech. Regarding IP protecti...
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  • Can someone else get a patent for our invention?
    Patents Hello everybody! I would like to know: If we came up with an invention, but did not apply for a patent to protect it, could someone else file a pat...
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  • When is an invention still "new" and patentable?
    Patents Thanks everyone for previous answers, I appreciate the assistance. I have co-founded a startup based in CA. We develop software and mobile apps...
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  • Freedom-to-operate Analysis
    Patents What exactly is a "freedom-to-operate analysis" and how does it help us as a startup? Is it necessary to perform before a patent application? If so...
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  • Why does a patent not give us the right to use our invention?
    Patents I have read that a patent does not automatically give you the right to use your invention. Is this true and what exactly does this mean? When is a ...
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  • Is our brand too close to a registered trade mark?
    Trademark We would like to register a trade mark for our company. Some initial searching has turned up another word mark which seems somewhat similar to our...
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  • ROI for patent application
    Patents Before pursuing a costly patent application, what is a good way to determine potential return on investment, should the patent be granted in the end?
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  • Is there a provisional PCT application?
    Patents Hello everybody! I would like to know if there is a provisional patent application under the PCT. Or, if I have a provisional patent application in...
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  • What is a "Disclosure Document"?
    Patents What exactly is a "Disclosure Document" and how does it differ from a provisional patent application? I read about it in a brochure, but I am not q...
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  • How do we know the scope of our intellectual property in our software?
    Employment Hi! In creating our software we have been working a lot with a diverse group of developers and outside programmers. Especially in the early day...
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