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  • Does our technology infringe another patent?
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  • How long does it take to get a patent?
    Patents Hi everybody! We are a Californian startup company in the Healthcare/IT sector. How long does it usually take from hiring a patent attorney to a...
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  • word mark/character mark or figurative mark?
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  • When to file provisional patent application
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  • UK patented product produced in China
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  • wearables production and IP protection
    Business strategy Silicon Valley shows a trend towards wearables. We (startup) also want to join that market. We are currently looking for a good production chain...
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  • When to file a patent?
    Patents Thank you for providing this great platform! And thank you in advance for your responses! I am interested in when to file a patent application. ...
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  • European Trademark
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