Hello,
I live in the US. Although this is a UK based list, I am hoping someone
could shed some light and offer some advice!
I have an idea and I would like to apply for a patent. At the USPTO site,
the search yeilded lots of results. I download some of them after paying some money.
None of these were close the product in my mind. What is the best course of action?
Should I continue search more or go ahead and apply for the patent?
Regarding attorneys, when should I bring them into picture? Is it after getting the
patent and negotiating a deal or much later?
Can someone please name some reputable patent attorneys in Michigan?
If I do get the patent, how can I protect this invention in some other countries?
If I apply for the patent, then can I get a "patent pending" and start manufacturing
the product.
How long will USPTO take to give the "patent pending" status? How about in other
countries, mainly in the EU?
Thank you in advance for any advice and help!
--Oscar Rau osca003@attglobal.net
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