Have you ever patented something? - GoFuckYourself.com

AaronM · 04-03-2009, 02:07 PM

I know there are a lot of services and patent attorneys out there. There is also the option of doing it all on your own.

I have a mainstream product, several in fact, that I wish to do something with and I'm not sure where to start.

Of course I've googled and poked around a bit but there is too much shit to sort through.

Any helpful suggestions or resources based on personal experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

WiredGuy · 04-03-2009, 02:13 PM

Xpays Evan has a couple and knows the process pretty well.
WG

abyss_al · 04-03-2009, 02:48 PM

collegeboobies · 04-03-2009, 02:49 PM

my farts are patented

AssPirate · 04-03-2009, 03:24 PM

Ha! I thought you meant patented anything like leather...

Phoenix · 04-03-2009, 03:31 PM

id like to find out as well...seems like very good information to have.

_Richard_ · 04-03-2009, 03:53 PM

yea please post if you find any quick info

V_RocKs · 04-03-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiredGuy

Xpays Evan has a couple and knows the process pretty well.
WG

Quoted for truth.

minddust · 04-03-2009, 03:56 PM

AlienQ patented the internet.

04-03-2009, 03:59 PM

Bump for you Aaron, I'm curious also.

AaronM · 04-03-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by abyss_al

Touché

AaronM · 04-03-2009, 04:18 PM

I'll hit up Evan and see if he's comfortable sharing his experiences on this thread so others can see as well.

abyss_al · 04-03-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronM

Touché

muahahahaha!

thepiper · 04-03-2009, 05:25 PM

I've gone through the process several times and I can say there is no way in hell you want to do it yourself. If you go with a big ip law firm like McDermott Will & Emery or Fish & Richardson, it will make your life alot easier but also expect to spend at least $50k for the app.

Your best bet is to file a provisional application with the USPTO which allows you 1 year before spending the money to file a full patent application and still gives you the priority date of the origional provisional application in case anyone comes along with anything similar in the mean time.

Also expect a least 3 years frame from application (not provisional) to grant and many "non-final" rejections along the way which will force you to re-write the claims and breadth of the patent to get it through.

Good luck. But my advice is go with a good law firm, you get what you pay for.

mynameisjim · 04-03-2009, 05:28 PM

You should get a lawyer but you can patent something yourself if you are very motivated and don't mind trial and error.

Even if you get a lawyer I would suggest the book "Patent it Yourself" by David Pressman. It's very easy to read and will teach you the entire process so when you do deal with a lawyer, you will be educated.

Probably the best book on the subject for non-lawyers.

crockett · 04-03-2009, 05:33 PM

It's going to cost you a shitload and then some fuckers from China will just steal it..

HorseShit · 04-03-2009, 05:38 PM

I didn't patent trying to buy content with canadian dollars

SeizeTheDomain · 04-03-2009, 05:54 PM

Aaron, thepiper has provided you some solid direction. File the provisional yourself, therefore securing the priority date. It gives you time to get your act together, and fund a qualified patent attorney the big bucks to conduct all the necessary research and prepare the application correctly. Outside of the provisional, dont cut any corners.

AaronM · 04-03-2009, 06:20 PM

Thank you for the info on the provisional. We will get that done ASAP.

baddog · 04-03-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

Thank you for the info on the provisional. We will get that done ASAP.

Exactly what I was going to recommend.

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Have you ever patented something? I know there are a lot of services and patent attorneys out there. There is also the option of doing it all on your own. I have a mainstream product, several in fact, that I wish to do something with and I'm not sure where to start. Of course I've googled and poked around a bit but there is too much shit to sort through. Any helpful suggestions or resources based on personal experiences would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Killswitch - BANNED FOR LIFE Guest Posts: n/a	Bump for you Aaron, I'm curious also.

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	I'll hit up Evan and see if he's comfortable sharing his experiences on this thread so others can see as well.

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thepiper Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 31	Dont bother yourself I've gone through the process several times and I can say there is no way in hell you want to do it yourself. If you go with a big ip law firm like McDermott Will & Emery or Fish & Richardson, it will make your life alot easier but also expect to spend at least $50k for the app. Your best bet is to file a provisional application with the USPTO which allows you 1 year before spending the money to file a full patent application and still gives you the priority date of the origional provisional application in case anyone comes along with anything similar in the mean time. Also expect a least 3 years frame from application (not provisional) to grant and many "non-final" rejections along the way which will force you to re-write the claims and breadth of the patent to get it through. Good luck. But my advice is go with a good law firm, you get what you pay for.

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mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	You should get a lawyer but you can patent something yourself if you are very motivated and don't mind trial and error. Even if you get a lawyer I would suggest the book "Patent it Yourself" by David Pressman. It's very easy to read and will teach you the entire process so when you do deal with a lawyer, you will be educated. Probably the best book on the subject for non-lawyers. __________________ jim (at) amateursconvert . com Amateurs Convert Last edited by mynameisjim; 04-03-2009 at 05:31 PM..

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Thank you for the info on the provisional. We will get that done ASAP.