FAQs about Inventions & Patents
Question: How can I find out if my invention is already patented?
Answer - Public users may perform preliminary searches of patent information in a variety of formats including on-line, microfilm, and print at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Public Search Facility located in Alexandria, VA.
Question: What is there to prevent a company from licensing a NIST invention and then just sitting on it?
Answer - Potential licensees must submit a plan for actively developing and commercializing the technology. NIST uses it to establish certain technical and commercial milestones in the license agreement which the licensee must meet in order to retain the license.
Question: Are there any state government agencies that can help me in developing and marketing of my invention?
Answer - Yes. In nearly all states there are state planning and development agencies or departments of commerce and industry which seek new product and new process ideas to assist manufacturers and communities in the state.
Contact us for legal assistance with any invention idea or issues related to inventions such as:
Inventor Rights,
Resources,
Protecting an Invention,
and any other IP related technology legal help.
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