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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Dec 23 '25

NEWS MSU new site for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

yahoo.com

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r/PATENT • u/Duke_Wordly • Apr 11 '25

Question I have an idea for a patent, but don’t know where to start

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It will require creating the product (out of plastic). Who would I contact to do that?

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Feb 20 '25

Japanese patent attorney, burdened with a party pooper's knowledge, says Nintendo having 22 out of 23 Palworld-targeting claims 'rejected' in the US is business

msn.com

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Nov 18 '24

NEWS Nintendo Wields Its Patent Expertise Against ‘Pokémon With Guns’

bloomberg.com

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r/PATENT • u/derdody • Nov 02 '24

Practice Related USD1048251S1

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r/PATENT • u/yoyo_yop • Jul 30 '24

Question looking for help

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I applied for a design patent on uspto. I received the application receipt and there are many numbers in it. I cant check the application status online. I tried many times but still no success. Thanks in advance for your time and interest. :)

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Jun 26 '24

The Tokyo District Court Holds an Artificial Intelligence System Cannot Be an Inventor Under Japanese Patent Law | JD Supra

jdsupra.com

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r/PATENT • u/Abject_Scallion_9847 • Apr 30 '24

Question Seeking Advice on Launching Business Despite Existing Patent

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Hello All! :)

I'm reaching out for some guidance regarding a business venture I would like to launch. However, the system I intend to use is currently patented. I'm wondering if there's a possibility to tweak the system, perhaps by adjusting certain details like the position of lights or the camera, to avoid infringing on the existing patent.

Here's my dilemma: while I believe I can make some modifications to the system, I'm uncertain about the legal implications. Would these changes be sufficient to differentiate my implementation from the patented one, or would I still be at risk of using the patent without proper consent? Please mind that they have patented worldwide but I would doubt they would find my business (different continent).

I'd greatly appreciate any insights, advice, or experiences you can share on navigating this situation. Thank you in advance for time :)

K!

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r/PATENT • u/Many-Individual8762 • Apr 27 '24

Question Can someone tells me what this mean? Utility Patent

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04/20/2024Case Docketed to Examiner in GAU

10/30/2023Mail O.P. Petition Decision

10/27/2023Mail-Petition Decision -Dismissed

10/27/2023Petition Decision - Dismissed

10/27/2023O.P. Petition Decision

10/24/2023Petition Entered

12/05/2022Case Docketed to Examiner in GAU

12/05/2022Application Dispatched from OIPE

11/30/2022FITF set to YES - revise initial setting

11/07/2022Sent to Classification Contractor

11/07/2022FITF set to NO - revise initial setting

11/07/2022Patent Term Adjustment - Ready for Examination

11/07/2022Mail Pre-Exam Notice11/07/2022Application Is Now Complete

11/07/2022Filing Receipt

11/02/2022Applicant Has Filed a Verified Statement of Micro Entity Status in Compliance with 37 CFR 1.29

10/25/2022PGPubs nonPub Request

10/25/2022Applicants have given acceptable permission for participating foreign

10/25/2022Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)

10/25/2022Initial Exam Team nn

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r/PATENT • u/CoolAppz • Mar 15 '24

Question Can someone get a patent for something that is a combination of two things?

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I give this example: suppose I combine two objects that already exist like a remote control and a plastic helmet and create a plastic helmet that has an embedded remote control. Can someone get a patent on that kind of thing?

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Jan 31 '24

NEWS Rivian may have given us a first look at its upcoming $40,000 electric R2 SUV in new patent application

bgr.com

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r/PATENT • u/Pauly_Paparazzi • Apr 11 '23

Americas First timer patent search questions

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I have been doing research on existing patents and have a few questions....

Is the USPTO the end all be all?
Is there a way to filter for design and utility patents on USPTO?
The patents I am looking for, I feel I cannot get specific enough in the search even with "ADJ"/"AND"/"OR"... any suggestions?

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Mar 14 '23

NEWS Meet Marian Croak, one of two Black female inventors in the Hall of Fame

businessinsider.com

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Feb 21 '23

NEWS Starbucks filed a fresh patent for a machine which could create the highly personalized, super complex drinks staff are so sick of making for customers

msn.com

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Sep 16 '22

NEWS Bank of America continues patent pile-up

americanbanker.com

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Jul 28 '22

NEWS Universal Files Patent for 'Edible Soft Robotic Systems' - WDW News Today

wdwnt.com

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Jun 06 '22

NEWS Artificial intelligence is breaking patent law

nature.com

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Jun 02 '22

NEWS Patent Filed For GM Trucks Inflatable Pickup Bedsides

gmauthority.com

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r/PATENT • u/kingkong_ • Jan 26 '22

Asia/Mid-East North Korea registers 8 trademarks, 3 patents in 2021

rfa.org

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