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Hi Adam, sure I will give regular updates but I have the feeling it’s going to take a while, since it’s a big company and the communication so far has been slow, but productive nonetheless.

Hello Jack,

Please keep us updated, I am looking for advice in this direction and would love to know how your situation progresses.

Thanks and best of luck!

Thank you all for your advice, I will proceed with sending the prototype right away. I really don’t want to miss this chance, it seems like a great opportunity for my project.

Every case depends on the details but IMO there are certainly some things you can and can’t do. Others may have different views.

I think the short answer to your question would be no if someone has something they make and I’ll assume are selling you wouldn’t be able to patent their creation. For you their creation would be seen in the eyes of th…[Read more]

Your idea needs to pass the novelty test, that means it has to be significantly different from the previous patent. There is also something called a new use patent: you can have the same product but it is used in a new, novel way. For example, Melamine foam existed for decades and was largely used as sound proof insulation. BASF, the manufacturer,…[Read more]

Hello,

If you try to patent something that already exists (whether it has a patent or not), you will need to modify the product, method of use, and/or method of manufacturing enough to make it your own.

The prior art of something already patented or being produced stands in your way, but it isn’t impossible. In fact, there’s almost 50,000 pat…[Read more]

Hello,

I would recommend sending the prototype asap, don’t worry about an NDA as you’ve already filed a PPA. Save your money for a licensing attorney when they make the first offer.

And yes, your next steps are very important. Keep yourself on track and cross your fingers. There are a good handful of quality licensing mentors you can find online…[Read more]

Hi Jack,

You are on the right track. Six months ago I was in the same situation. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.They wanted to see my prototype after reviewing it by e-mail. After signing an agreement I mailed it. Within six months I have signed two license agreements with the same company. Now they are welcoming more ideas from…[Read more]

It’s a long and costly process. We did all the patents to prevent the copy from our competitor and it works well.

The most important thing is the writing part from the lawyer (make sure to hire a good patent lawyer), which stops any design similar to the patent. We and our competitors always search the patent for the design to avoid the lawsuits.

My thoughts are:
1. If there is a genuine need for this in the home, then what is fulfilling the need now? How is it being done? Is someone really going to be willing to pay to have this role or function fulfilled. Maybe it’s time to do some market research. Reach out to a load of your facebook friends and ask them if they’ve ever needed xyz – or…[Read more]