Daffodil International University
Faculties and Departments => Business & Entrepreneurship => Real Estate => Topic started by: ipori on September 17, 2010, 08:06:07 PM
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When someone file a patent they are on the road to being able to keep others from infringing upon their own ideas. A patent can be filed to protect an idea, a product, an invention, and even written materials. Nobody want to risk their great entity to be taken from someone else that will run with it.
Should they file for a patent before you do, there is nothing you can do about it. That is why you need to get this started immediately before you start to leak any information about a given entity to the public. Be very careful who you trust with your personal information about it as well. It can be a lengthy process though so be prepared for that. You will need to obtain a patent application and you can get one mailed to you from the patent office or you can obtain it online.
This type of application is going to be quite time consuming to complete. Make sure you carve out sections of time to get it done. If you aren’t sure what any given section is asking get help. You can obtain it from the patent office or from their website. You never want to place information on the application if you aren’t sure what they are requiring. You also never want to leave any sections blank. Make sure all of your information is legible to prevent errors or delays when you file a patent. Make sure you attach all documentation that is requested. As you go through the application it is a good idea to make yourself a list of what needs to be included. For example you will need to include detailed drawings of your information.
There are various types of fees that apply as well when you file a patent. Make sure you have the correct payment with your completed application. There are some professionals out there that will complete the patent application for you. If you feel uneasy about doing it yourself, this could be a great option for you to look into. After you have submitted your application you can market information with the terms patent pending listed on them. This is your choice but you do need to make sure you are careful. If your patent is denied someone else can step in there with a similar application but with enough changes to make it a new idea or product.
It can take up to 18 months from the time you file a patent for it to be approved. That is why so many people do move forward with their idea or product during that period of time. They don’t like the idea of being left in limbo while it is being reviewed and until it is approved. Should you be contacted to provide any clarifications or additional information when you file a patent, make sure you do so immediately. If you don’t your patent application is going to be denied. That will mean starting all over again to get the process completed. Make copies of anything you do submit that was requested as proof that you did send it in. It is a good idea to follow up as well to make sure your materials were received.
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JAFAR IQBAL
Department of Real estate