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in most of the countries they have a utility model patent system .One can get a utility model patent in as low as 50 euros ( in Germany) and that too within two months with same protection they would get had they patented their product. So i suggest that before filing for a patent in USA one should try his /her luck elsewhere where it is much cheaper. Once you have good money/business then try US patent. Any comments please
Thank you for the comment, although I don't quite understand the strategy here. For example, it is true that the cost of getting a patent from the country of Honduras is very low; however, the Honduran patent would only stop infringement in Honduras. Furthermore, I am not sure that Honduras even enforces patents or has a patent court system. The U.S. patent is expensive but very powerful. Warmest wishes, -john
Hi I'd like to ask what happens if you've filed a provisional patent application and received a patent pending number, you brand your product as patent pending then market and sell them. Monthss later, yoou find out thaat therre was a patent that was pending at the time you started selling your product, but now has been granted
Hi Lunga, thank you for your question. Although this does happen sometimes, it's entirely possible that the newly granted patent covers a different invention than your application. If you have the funds, you might consider consulting briefly with a patent attorney on this. Let me know if you would be interested , and I would be happy to help you arrange for a consutation with one of our attorneys. (jsferrell@carrferrell.com). Good luck with your product!!! Warmest regards, -john
@@johnferrellesq. I really appreciate your response but I haven't come across this situation yet. I recently filed an application and am looking to start selling my product. The reason behind my question is that I am trying to look at the possible risks of moving forward before I start the marketing and sales phase. Thank you so much... Your content is really helpful
@@LungaNcolosi-sj1vc Hi Lunga, there is always the risk that new products will infringe patents owned by others. In many cases the infringement is never detected or the patent owner does not pursue the infringement; however, launching any new product carries with it the risk that others will try to stop you. The reason that businesses charge a profit is to get paid for these risks and to make the overall effort worthwhile. 'Hope this helps. -john
Medical procedures may be patented in the U.S.; however, 35 U.S.C. § 287(c) bars a medical procedure patent owner from enforcing the patent, by obtaining an injunction, monetary damages, and attorney fees, against a medical practitioner and a related health care entity based on the medical practitioner's performance of "a medical activity" (§ 287(c)(1)). 'Hope this helps. -john
Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john
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Love your videos!! They are informative and educational!
Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
One question: can I patent an invention that works by using another patented invention as one of the components that make it work?
Yes. New inventions are almost always built using preexisting parts. Warmest wishes, -john
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in most of the countries they have a utility model patent system .One can get a utility model patent in as low as 50 euros ( in Germany) and that too within two months with same protection they would get had they patented their product. So i suggest that before filing for a patent in USA one should try his /her luck elsewhere where it is much cheaper. Once you have good money/business then try US patent. Any comments please
Thank you for the comment, although I don't quite understand the strategy here. For example, it is true that the cost of getting a patent from the country of Honduras is very low; however, the Honduran patent would only stop infringement in Honduras. Furthermore, I am not sure that Honduras even enforces patents or has a patent court system. The U.S. patent is expensive but very powerful. Warmest wishes, -john
thank you@@johnferrellesq.
Hi I'd like to ask what happens if you've filed a provisional patent application and received a patent pending number, you brand your product as patent pending then market and sell them. Monthss later, yoou find out thaat therre was a patent that was pending at the time you started selling your product, but now has been granted
Hi Lunga, thank you for your question. Although this does happen sometimes, it's entirely possible that the newly granted patent covers a different invention than your application. If you have the funds, you might consider consulting briefly with a patent attorney on this. Let me know if you would be interested , and I would be happy to help you arrange for a consutation with one of our attorneys. (jsferrell@carrferrell.com). Good luck with your product!!! Warmest regards, -john
@@johnferrellesq. I really appreciate your response but I haven't come across this situation yet. I recently filed an application and am looking to start selling my product. The reason behind my question is that I am trying to look at the possible risks of moving forward before I start the marketing and sales phase. Thank you so much... Your content is really helpful
@@LungaNcolosi-sj1vc Hi Lunga, there is always the risk that new products will infringe patents owned by others. In many cases the infringement is never detected or the patent owner does not pursue the infringement; however, launching any new product carries with it the risk that others will try to stop you. The reason that businesses charge a profit is to get paid for these risks and to make the overall effort worthwhile. 'Hope this helps. -john
@@johnferrellesq. it is really helpful, thanks again 👍🏿
Can a medical procedure be patent?
Medical procedures may be patented in the U.S.; however, 35 U.S.C. § 287(c) bars a medical procedure patent owner from enforcing the patent, by obtaining an injunction, monetary damages, and attorney fees, against a medical practitioner and a related health care entity based on the medical practitioner's performance of "a medical activity" (§ 287(c)(1)). 'Hope this helps. -john
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Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john