Are you suppose to patent everything? jeans, a tshirt, a bikini, a wallet, a glove? etc? if I design a basic wallet and want to make it, should I patent it? or a bikini ? not sure...what should be patented and what doesnt need to be bother with.
One more: If I apply for a PPA today, *when* am I allowed to talk to people (investors, business) about the idea included in the PPA? :) Are there any restrictions?
Thanks so much for your informative videos. I'm from South Africa, and have three inventions which I'm trying to get a financial partner to team up with. Gosh, I wish we could only pay $75, or the equivalent Rand value, here. 😉
I currently have four versions of a single product, with working prototypes, engineering drawings, etc. Should I file a PPA for each version or try to file one PPA for all four versions since they fulfill the same function with only minor adjustments?
I have a PPA and it's on the market already, but I want to make some changes to include variations. My year is almost up since the filing date. Can I refile with new sketches or do I have to go ahead with the patent process and not get another year to experiment and decide if I want to go ahead with a non provisional?
You can always file a new PPA with improvements you have not already publicly disclosed. However, if it's already on the market you will have deadline to file a full utility patent under the one year on bar rule. - Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
@@inventRight thank you so much. Does this mean since I can no longer say patent pending on my invention that someone else can copy and have it patent pending? Wouldn't it be considered prior art?
What happens if someone else already submitted PPA for the same product? How can I be sure that I am the only one that have all rights on that invention? Greetings!
@@inventRight Thank you for the answer. So it is possible to sell the idea to the company and after that you could have problems if someone sent PPA for the same idea before you? I mean chances are really low for that to happend but still.. :)
IMPORTANT: *Does* *the* *PPA* *offer* *any* *protection* *outside* *the* *US?* :) Say I apply for PPA today, then I start sharing my idea to investors, businesses. What stops them (or private individuals) to apply for a patent on that idea in Europe?, or elsewhere.
United States patent office told me claims are not needed in provisionary applications. Because no one will ever see the provisionary application. So why do you need claims? Because only attorneys can write claims efficiently. Right Andrew?🙄🙄🙄
Many patent attorneys have told me that claims are not necessary in a PPA. Some attorneys like to put them in PPA, because they are good at it though. That doesn't mean you should. FYI - This is not legal advice. - Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
It can be important if you want to go international. IR had Gene Quinn on an episode talking about how, sometimes, the European patent office can say, we don’t know what you’re trying to protect if you don’t have any claims
Jake is truly amazing. Working with him is so educational, he teaches you as much as helps you. I cant say enough about how great he is to work with.
Thank you Jake and Andrew for the excellent insights on PPAs. I always learn new things when I tune in!
inventRight sincerely cares about the inventor community! Great information!Thank you, Andrew!
Most real information than ever. Thanks!
Are you suppose to patent everything? jeans, a tshirt, a bikini, a wallet, a glove? etc?
if I design a basic wallet and want to make it, should I patent it? or a bikini ?
not sure...what should be patented and what doesnt need to be bother with.
Thanks for the video. I have a couple of inventions and this kind of information is very helpful.
This is exactly helpful you guys are awesome ❤
Glad you think so!
One more:
If I apply for a PPA today, *when* am I allowed to talk to people (investors, business) about the idea included in the PPA?
:)
Are there any restrictions?
Wondering this as well ^
Wait about... 1 second after hitting "submit on the USPTO" if your internet is quite slow.
Thanks so much for your informative videos. I'm from South Africa, and have three inventions which I'm trying to get a financial partner to team up with. Gosh, I wish we could only pay $75, or the equivalent Rand value, here. 😉
Since a PPA only covers a non-provisional, should you wait and file a design patent when you decide on whether or not to file the utility?
I currently have four versions of a single product, with working prototypes, engineering drawings, etc. Should I file a PPA for each version or try to file one PPA for all four versions since they fulfill the same function with only minor adjustments?
THANK YOU!!!👍👍 GOD BLESS!🙏
What if your invention is a system of multiple parts? Can all variations be described as a whole?
I have a PPA and it's on the market already, but I want to make some changes to include variations. My year is almost up since the filing date. Can I refile with new sketches or do I have to go ahead with the patent process and not get another year to experiment and decide if I want to go ahead with a non provisional?
You can always file a new PPA with improvements you have not already publicly disclosed. However, if it's already on the market you will have deadline to file a full utility patent under the one year on bar rule. - Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
@@inventRight thank you so much. Does this mean since I can no longer say patent pending on my invention that someone else can copy and have it patent pending? Wouldn't it be considered prior art?
Great Help Thanks
Your welcome. - Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
What happens if someone else already submitted PPA for the same product? How can I be sure that I am the only one that have all rights on that invention? Greetings!
The short answer: You can't be sure. PPAs are never published. They are a tool to help you move your invention from an idea to a product!
@@inventRight Thank you for the answer. So it is possible to sell the idea to the company and after that you could have problems if someone sent PPA for the same idea before you? I mean chances are really low for that to happend but still.. :)
IMPORTANT: *Does* *the* *PPA* *offer* *any* *protection* *outside* *the* *US?*
:)
Say I apply for PPA today, then I start sharing my idea to investors, businesses. What stops them (or private individuals) to apply for a patent on that idea in Europe?, or elsewhere.
Wondering this as well ^
The PPA covers all the countries signed up to an agreement (think it's called the PCT agreement) for 12 months, almost all countries signed up to it
Thank you
Ty sirs💪
United States patent office told me claims are not needed in provisionary applications. Because no one will ever see the provisionary application. So why do you need claims? Because only attorneys can write claims efficiently. Right Andrew?🙄🙄🙄
Many patent attorneys have told me that claims are not necessary in a PPA. Some attorneys like to put them in PPA, because they are good at it though. That doesn't mean you should. FYI - This is not legal advice. - Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
It can be important if you want to go international. IR had Gene Quinn on an episode talking about how, sometimes, the European patent office can say, we don’t know what you’re trying to protect if you don’t have any claims
ruclips.net/video/CVhIUgvUMUo/видео.html another great episode