Shop4Patents

Q: Can ideas to improve services be patented? i.e. A new worker is now getting revenues from the idea that fast food can be ordered via text messaging system.

A: If the idea to improve services is novel and not obvious then it may be possible to obtain a patent on it. You should contact the Law Office of Steven B. Leavitt, L.L.P. at 941-331-4343 for a free 4-point patentability analysis to see if your idea is patentable.

Also, you have one year from when you first disclose your idea to the public or offer it for sale to file for patent protection. If you do not, you can potential lose the ability to obtain patent protection on
your idea.

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Q: I have a patent idea, but not patented yet. What type of
security do I have if buyer contacts me for detail information…. Do I possibly forfeit my idea?

A: You will not forfeit your idea but it is best to have a United States utility patent application on file before talking to anybody interested in either buying or licensing your idea. You should contact the Law Office of Steven B. Leavitt, L.L.P. at 941-331-4343 for a free 4-point patentability analysis to see if your idea is
patentable.

Q: If I create a new product by modifying a Post-It note for a new use, can I patent my creation?

A: If the new product is novel and not obvious then it may be possible to
obtain a patent on your idea. You should contact the Law Office of Steven B. Leavitt, L.L.P. at 941-331-4343 for a free 4-point patentability analysis to see if your idea is patentable.

This is just a general summary and it would be best if you discussed the issue with a registered patent attorney. Please be advised that I do not know the details of any particular situation you may have,and am just discussing the general state of the law.

Q: I’m looking for a antique washing machine with the patent no. 2264185. The year would be 1920. It is a montgomery wards 115 volts, stock no. 84-vp5baa 33″tall, 14″ across ringer type. If you have any information on this Iwould appreciate it. Thank you.

A: You can look up United States patent by going to the web site
www.uspto.gov. From there, you can do a search for patents based on
the patent number or use the new google patent search

Q: I am looking to start my own clothing line. Do I need to patent the logo and brand name? How do I do that?

A: You cannot patent a logo or brand name. To protect a logo or band name you need a trademark. To file a trademark application you should contact a registered patent attorney or an attorney with experience in filing trademark applications.

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