... Complainer, i've only told my family, and the 2 people, close friends, who i'd like to go into business with.... thing is, one of em's told his sister...
If you proceed with your patent application one of the first things you'll be asked is if information about the product is in the public domain.
It sounds to me like it is.
Best of luck with the application and the product.
Yeah - sure it's only a legal document so who cares if you lie?if it's an issue, i can just put down that no one knows on the application.
Unless your idea is v simple, I'd recommend getting an IP lawyer to check out your patent application before you file.
I should disclose that I'm a lawyer (but not a patent lawyer)
Sprite
it's pretty simple... as in it can be explained in 4 words.
would i need a specific patent lawyer.... how much do you guys charge?
You also have to ask yourself if you have the resources to defend your patent in China etc.You also need to think about where you want to protect the invention - Ireland only? Europe too? The US, Japan? Lawyers' fees can increase exponentially as a result unfort.
Sprite
A 4 word description is extremely unlikely to cut it for a patent application.it's pretty simple... as in it can be explained in 4 words.
Well, I'm not one of "those guys" myself and patent lawyers are generally quite expensive unfortunately. You can have one help you draft the application and then hold off and see if the patent office comes back with questions as part of the examination process. If you involve one in Ireland for the entire process, you could be looking at 10-20k (it all depends on the level of complexity of the invention). But if the idea is genuinely novel and you think it could make you a lot of money, then it will be worth it to protect it properly. There are libraries full of legal cases about the interpretation of patents and, unfortunately, if your patent is really valuable, that just means that others will hire expensive lawyers to pick over it if/when it's granted to find a way around it - having a lawyer draft the application will help you apply for the maximum appropriate protection. Not knowing anything about the invention, it's impossible to comment on its patentability and value. I'd suggest at least going for an initial consultation with a patent agent here in Ireland and get quotes for each stage of the process and then decide. I'd imagine they charge 200-300 per hour and they should be able to give you a fixed fee quote for the patent application process.
You also need to think about where you want to protect the invention - Ireland only? Europe too? The US, Japan? Lawyers' fees can increase exponentially as a result unfort.
Sprite
You also have to ask yourself if you have the resources to defend your patent in China etc.
Paperclip; have you or your representative contacted Enterprise Ireland or your local Enterprise Board? They can advise and offer financial advice.
I had a similar problem when I invented the Underwater Hairdryer - seems like some Kerryman stole my plans.
Just kidding... it was actually the waterproof teabag, but theres one thing patenting a product ,theres a whole load of more important ground work, where to get funding, source manufacturers if its a product, market research, you can't patent an idea on its own, you need to back it up with drawings , possibly a prototype although this is not always necessary, if you discuss this with anyone especially potential business associates you should have them sign a confidentiality agreement.
Good Luck, and lets hope its not "A Perpetual Motion Machine"
It doesn't by any chance involve , does it?it's pretty simple... as in it can be explained in 4 words.
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