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Comment on Can I show my “patent pending” product or idea without an NDA? by Gordon Hassman

Gordon Hassman — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:09:16 +0000

Elliot, November 10, 2012 [at PatentAuthority.com]
Here are a few questions for you. Thank you.
I have 2 new golf inventions:
1. a new putting alignment method.
2. a (required) complementary,companion putter that performs the alignment method exactly dead- center. It’s been declared “LEGAL.”
I am seeking an inside-the-golf-industry consultant/partner/emoployee to help me license or sell these 2 inventions to a golf manufacturer. QUESTION: In my NDA agreement with said consultant, I assume I can ask for/include an invention assignment clause whereby anything he invents along similar lines or related to my products would be assigned to my company. Is this accurate?
Also, NDAs have an expiration time period of 3-10 years. Is this time period necessary and couldn’t the signee legally disclose my confidential material to anyone after the expiration time? Seems like a GIANT PROBLEM.
Thank you, Elliot for time and expertise.
Gordon Hassman 310 822 8732

Comment on IP Investment Banking – Patent Brokerage Firms by Kent Richardson

Kent Richardson — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:41:06 +0000

Update: Patent brokers tend to focus on specific technology areas. High tech (computers, consumer electronics, mobile phones) is one of the hottest areas for patent brokering. An up to date list of patent brokers can be found at http://richardsonoliver.com/brokers/

Comment on Can I show my “patent pending” product or idea without an NDA? by Liz

Liz — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:57:44 +0000

I have the patent ‘pending’ status, but have no way( financially) to market it…therefore would be interested in selling it outright. How do I do that? who do I ask to represent me? where do I find buyers? I already went to the expense of getting the patient application and succeeded in getting it granted into the ‘pending’ status – it may actually BE qualified to go in full patent now, but i dont know how to check that either. I havent looked into this for a few years as I have been caring for a family member who has now passed. Would I need to contact the company I paid to get it this far? – are they the only ones who are able to do that check?
Are there people out there who invest in these things? – where do I start to look?

Comment on Oct 28 is the Last Day to Block Registration of Your Trademark as a .XXX Domain Name by Lisa Willis

Lisa Willis — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:23:49 +0000

Btw, some people disagree but “trademarked” is not a preferred term because people use it to mean different things. When clients say “trademarked” they usually mean “registered” so I avoid using it. Technically, the word trademark, as used in the Lanham Act anyway, is a noun.

Comment on Oct 28 is the Last Day to Block Registration of Your Trademark as a .XXX Domain Name by Kate Hutchinson

Kate Hutchinson — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:53:17 +0000

I’d like to add to this a note about the 10 year time given for the blocks of Sunrise B. Sunrise B blocking lasts for the life of ICM Registry’s contract with ICANN, which is currently set at 10 years. At the end of 10 years, if the contract from ICANN is renewed with ICM, the block will continue through that extension.

Comment on Dropping Acid… A Cookbook by Secret Home Remedies For Acid Reflux

Secret Home Remedies For Acid Reflux — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:45:49 +0000

The FDA released a press release on the 25 May 2010 warning against the dangers of taking acid reflux medications long term (longer than 12 months)

Our body needs stomach acid to break down our food so that the body can extract vital nutrients and by blocking the production of stomach acid or neutralizing stomach acid we rob the body of vital nutrients.

There are some foods which assist in the production of stomach acid – maybe this is what the medical fraternity should be promoting

Comment on Divisional Applications, Europe, and the Paris Convention by cees mulder

cees mulder — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:17:01 +0000

Rule 36 EPC has been thorougly amended by the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organization in order to reduce/limit the number of divisional applications filed by applicants.
The text displayed on this webpage reflects the text applicable before April 1, 2010.
In addition, the new text of Rule 36(1) EPC with respect to mandatory filing of a divisional application in response to a non-unity objection by the search examiner (setting a time limit of 24 months) is a direct violation of the corresponding Article 4G(1) of the Paris Covention – because the EPC imposes “conditions” for filing such divisionals which is not allowed according to Article 4G(1) Paris Convention.
Only Article 4G(2) mentions “conditions” under which Office will authorize the divisional. The latter case relates to an applicant filing a divisional of his own volition.

Comment on Old Robots by patentauthority

patentauthority — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:01:25 +0000

@catman: Good find! More info: http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0849/

Comment on Old Robots by Harold Sims

Harold Sims — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:23:29 +0000

Who can tune up my delux petster cat?

Harold hsims@catman2.org

Comment on Patent Litigation Trends – It Pays to be a Patent Troll by soylent

soylent — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:30:25 +0000

Rambus has never been anything but a patent troll. The core of their business model is the use of submarine patents. Internal Rambus documents released as part of their court case in 2001 clearly demonstrated an intention of using submarine patents.