intellectual property patents http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for intellectual property patents Copyright 2008 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:11:12 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/intellectual+property+patents Intellectual Property Agreement http://www.artwoo.com/article/intellectual-property-agreement http://www.artwoo.com/article/intellectual-property-agreement#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:29:19 +0000 intellectual property transferintellectual property agreementip licensemoral rightsassignorassignment agreementintellectual property rights http://www.artwoo.com/article/intellectual-property-agreement Intellectual Property Agreement ("IP Agreement"), also called an Agreement or Intellectual Property , consummates and formalizes an agreement between two companies for the purchase and sale of . The Intellectual Property being purchased can consist of copyrights, trademarks, , and/or patents. (Moral rights are recognized in Europe, but not the United States. Thus, a transfer of moral rights would only be applicable in an international agreement.) As opposed to an Agreement, the purchaser or assignee in an IP Transfer Agreement takes total and exclusive ownership and control of the IP rights, and is free to use those rights however he or she wishes.

When drafting an IP Agreement, be sure to consider including the following provisions:

1. Assignment and Waiver of Moral Rights. Moral rights, recognized in Europe but not the U.S., involve general rights in respect to the intellectual property. In this provisions, the must irrevocably and in perpetuity waive, in favor of Assignee, all moral rights in and to the transferred intellectual property, including the following:

* a. The right to restrain or claim damages for any distortion, mutilation, or other modification of the transferred IP;
* b. The right to be associate with the transferred IP; and
* c. The right to restrain use or reproduction of the transferred IP
* d. This waiver shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, employees, directors and all successors involved in the creation of the IP.

2. Representations and Warranties. It is important to include a representations and warranties paragraph in the agreement where the assignor promises that it has the full authority to assign the transferred intellectual property, free and clear of any material encumbrances, liens, or claims against the property. The assignor must also promise that it has the full authority to waive all moral rights.

3. Non-disclosure. The assignor should promise, for itself, its officers, directors, shareholders, etc., that it agrees that, except with the assignee's express prior written consent, that it will not disseminate, disclose, or use, or permit to be used, any of the transferred intellectual property, since upon execution of the agreement the IP is property of the assignee.

4. Damages Inadequate. The assignee may want to include a provision whereby the assignee must concede that damages at law by itself may not be an adequate remedy for a breach of the agreement. In the event of a breach, the assignee's rights may be enforceable by specific performance, injunction, or other equitable remedy, as opposed to remedies at law.

5. Assignment of the Agreement. The assignee may wish to require their prior written consent before the assignor is allowed to assign the agreement to a third party.

6. Governing Law. The parties should agree which state will govern the agreement, and if they desire, could include a binding arbitration provision in an effort to seek a speedy resolution to any dispute.

These are the key provisions that must be included in an Intellectual Property Agreement. To read and download actual IP agreements, please visit the agreement section of this website.Mark Warner is an Intellectual Property Agreement Analyst for RealDealDocs.com. RealDealDocs gives you insider access to millions of legal documents online drafted by the top law firms in the US that you can download, edit and print. Search For Free at Http://www.realdealdocs.com.]]> Patent It - If You Don't, Someone Else Will! http://www.artwoo.com/article/patent-it-if-you-dont-someone-else-will http://www.artwoo.com/article/patent-it-if-you-dont-someone-else-will#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:27:10 +0000 applying for a patentinventionutility patentsplant patentsdesign patentideavacuum cleaners http://www.artwoo.com/article/patent-it-if-you-dont-someone-else-will invention that has been burrowing away in your mind for years? Do you think it could make you real money, but you lack the financial ability to do anything about it at the moment? If you do, you might want to consider .

Whilst it can seem quite expensive to buy a patent for something that is currently only an , it can be well worth it in the long run. For every invention, from to mobile ringtones, there has always been somebody left kicking themselves because they had thought of it first -- but were usurped by a company that is now making millions.

Patents are awarded by the government and give an inventor the right to stop others using, selling or manufacturing their idea without permission. This lasts for a limited amount of time, depending on how much is paid. Patents are often described as granting "intellectual property" -- meaning that they can be bought, sold or rented to others.

A patent gives you the right to stop others from making your invention, but it does not give you rights above anyone else to have your invention made. Once you have one, you will need to start thinking about ways to manufacture your idea.

The two main types available in the United States are Design and Utility. are awarded for the invention or discovery of any new, useful and developable process, article of manufacture, machine or composition of matter.

If you have a new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture, in the United States you may be granted a .

Additionally, are available to anyone who discovers and can asexually reproduce a totally new variety of plant.

The rules for awarding these property rights include the fact that your invention must be "useful". This means both that it should have a purpose, and that it should be manufactured by normal industrial processes. An invention that cannot be fesibly manufactured could be rejected.

Abstract ideas, including laws of nature and observed or created physical phenomenon, cannot be granted patents. Neither can you be granted property rights over an idea or suggestion -- it is the actual invention or machine described by you that it patented, not your idea.

Sometimes you have an idea, but do not know it already exists somewhere. If other people in this country have known about or used your idea before you apply, you will not be eligable to have it patented. There are websites where you can check which ideas have already been granted a patent.

Furthermore, if your invention has appeared in a printed publication in any country in the world, for more than a year before your application, you cannot have property rights over it.

For more information, you may wish to look up the Patent and Trademark office of your government, which will highlight the full rules and procedure. Often, when people are sure they are eligable, they choose to hire a patent attorney or agent to help them with applications. Good luck! Loreno Lepe has a background in the chemical and construction industries. To read more articles click http://www.more-articles.info. For more help visit http://www.patents-advice.info and http://www.patents-services.info. ]]> Protecting Your Intellectual Property - How Copyrights And Patents Affect Your Ebiz http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-intellectual-property-how-copyrights-and-patents-affect-your-ebiz http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-intellectual-property-how-copyrights-and-patents-affect-your-ebiz#comments Sun, 30 Jul 2006 12:27:11 +0000 patent attorneycopyright officeintellectual propertylaw trademarkscreative expressiontrademarkcommon law http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-intellectual-property-how-copyrights-and-patents-affect-your-ebiz intellectual property (IP) every day. If you own a website, that website is your intellectual property. The way you deal with IP--yours and others--can directly impact the success of your business.

What's Intellectual Property?

Registered Patricia McQueeney (http://BrinkleyMcNerney.com) explains, "[Intellectual property] can be broken down...into four types: patents, s, copyrights, and trade secrets."

• A patent deals with a completely new invention--a useful item, a novel look on an already-existing item, or a new plant species. Depending on the type of patent, they're good for between 14 and 20 years. The scope of a patent is defined by its claims. A claim is only one sentence but it may go on for pages, which is why it's best to hire an experienced patent attorney.

• Copyrights protect --books, websites, songs. There is such a thing as copyright, which means that you have rights when you create something. The difficulty lies in proving you were first to create it.

For only $30 you can register with the U.S. (http://www.copyright.gov). The forms aren't complicated, and you have a lot more protection in an infringement suit. The copyright is good for your lifetime and seventy years after you die, and you can make it assignable to anyone upon your death.

Copyrights don't protect the information found in a book or on a website, but they protect the lay-out and presentation. For websites, registering your first and last 25 pages of code protects the code for your entire website and the creative expression of your display screens.

• A trademark designates an object's source--it's a mark or name associated with quality. In trade mark law, arbitrary names are encouraged--Kodak, Kleenex, Apple. The less your trademark describes your product, the stronger it is. If you sell film, using "Film" as a trademark won't hold up in court. Again there are common , but they're hard to prove and offer less protection than a state or federal trademark (http://www.uspto.gov).

• Trade secrets are governed by state laws and vary from state to state. They encompass a variety of things from formulas (think "Coke") to customer lists to product sources. Many companies have contracts that expressly prohibit their employees and vendors from giving away any information they're exposed to while doing business with them. Commonly known facts aren't considered trade secrets so it's good to be discreet with your valuable information.

Get it in Writing

It's important to remember that copyrights and patents give rights to the person who comes up with the idea, not the company that employs them. So if you hire someone to design your website, the creator owns it unless you have the copyright assigned to you in writing. That's why many business owners state in their employee agreements that any works or useful inventions created on company time with company funds will be assigned to the company. Cautions McQueeney, "You don't own it unless you get it written over to you." Chris Malta and Robin Cowie of WorldwideBrands.com are the Writers and Hosts of The Entrepreneur Magazine EBiz and Product Sourcing Radio Shows. Visit http://www.worldwidebrands.com/EMRinfo for more FREE eBiz info from Entrepreneur Magazine Radio! ]]> Protecting Your Intellectual Property - How Copyrights And Patents Affect Your E-Biz http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-intellectual-property-how-copyrights-and-patents-affect-your-e-biz http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-intellectual-property-how-copyrights-and-patents-affect-your-e-biz#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:20:03 +0000 intellectual propertypatent attorneycreative expressionwhich means thatnew inventionkleenexpatents trademarks http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-intellectual-property-how-copyrights-and-patents-affect-your-e-biz intellectual property (IP) every day. If you own a web site, that web site is your intellectual property. The way you deal with IP =97 yours and others =97 can directly impact the success of your business.

What's Intellectual Property? Registered Patricia McQueeney (http://BrinkleyMcNerney.com) explains, "Intellectual property can be broken down into four types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets."

=95 A patent deals with a completely =97 a useful item, a novel look on an already-existing item, or a new plant species. Depending on the type of patent, they're good for between fourteen and twenty years. The scope of a patent is defined by its claims. A claim is only one sentence but it may go on for pages, which is why it's best to hire an experienced patent attorney.

=95 Copyrights protect =97 books, web sites, songs. There is such a thing as common law copyright, you have rights when you create something. The difficulty lies in proving you were first to create it.

For only $30 you can register with the U.S. Copyright Office (http://www.copyright.gov). The forms aren't complicated, and you have a lot more protection in an infringement suit. The copyright is good for your lifetime and seventy years after you die, and you can make it assignable to anyone upon your death.

Copyrights don't protect the information found in a book or on a web site, but they protect the lay-out and presentation. For web sites, registering your first and last twenty-five pages of code protects the code for your entire web site and the creative expression of your display screens.

=95 A trademark designates an object's source =97 it's a mark or name associated with quality. In trade mark law, arbitrary names are encouraged =97 Kodak, , Apple. The less your trademark describes your product, the stronger it is. If you sell film, using "Film" as a trademark won't hold up in court. Again there are common law trademarks, but they're hard to prove and offer less protection than a state or federal trademark (http://www.uspto.gov).

=95 Trade secrets are governed by state laws and vary from state to state. They encompass a variety of things from formulas (think "Coke") to customer lists to product sources. Many companies have contracts that expressly prohibit their employees and vendors from giving away any information they're exposed to while doing business with them. Commonly known facts aren't considered trade secrets so it's good to be discreet with your valuable information.

Get It In Writing It's important to remember that copyrights and patents give rights to the person who comes up with the idea, not the company that employs them. So if you hire someone to design your web site, the creator owns it unless you have the copyright assigned to you in writing. That's why many business owners state in their employee agreements that any works or useful inventions created on company time with company funds will be assigned to the company. Cautions McQueeney, "You don't own it unless you get it written over to you." Product Sourcing Radio is Created and Hosted by Chris Malta and Robin Cowie of http://WorldwideBrands.com, Home of OneSource: The Internet's Largest Source of Genuine, Factory-Direct Wholesalers for online sellers. Visit http://www.WorldwideBrands.com for more FREE E-Biz and Product Sourcing info! ]]> Canadian Patent System http://www.artwoo.com/article/canadian-patent-system http://www.artwoo.com/article/canadian-patent-system#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:27:08 +0000 canadian patents databasepatents officepatent officepatent agentinventor filesinventionoffice staff http://www.artwoo.com/article/canadian-patent-system inventor files before you do they will own the patent even if you can prove that you were the first to conceive of the . Therefore it is advisable to file Canadian patents as soon as possible without running the risk of omitting essential features from the application. If that happens you may have to reapply later. Advertise, displaying, or publishing information on your invention too soon is also not allowed. You can be excluded from this rule if the disclosure was made by the inventor, or someone who learned of the invention from the inventor, less than one year before filing.

Steps in Obtaining Canadian Patents Protection

Preliminary Searching Conducting a preliminary search of existing Canadian patents is the most important step. Since it costs money to file for a patent, even if that patent is refused, determining if your invention has ever been patented before can save you much time and money.

Online Using the Canadian Patents Database Online you can do a preliminary search of Canadian patents bibliographical information and have access to descriptions and image documents on issued Canadian patents since 1920. Also available are all applications published in Canada since October 1989. Search options supported include key words in the title, the name of the inventor, owner or applicant, the international or Canadian Patents Classification, the PCT information, the abstract or claims text. This resource can be found at patents1.ic.gc.ca/intro-e.html

Searching at the The only way to conduct patentability or infringement search on your own, if you do not want to solicit the aid of or lawyer, is by visiting the Patent Office. Canadian staff will not do the search for you, but can direct you and give you useful information.

There are over 1.5 million Canadian patents held at the Patent Office in Place du Portage I, Gatineau, Quebec. Patent documents filed prior to October 1, 1989, are classified according to the Canadian Patents Classification system and Canadian Patents documents filed on or after October 1, 1989, are classified and searchable according to the International Patent Classification (IPC) system. These documents can be consulted on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Web site at: www.wipo.int/classifications/en/index.html. The Patent Search Room, in the Client Service Centre, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays.

Full Searching of Canadian Patents Documents using TechSource TechSource is an electronic patent system that holds the scanned digital image of over 1.5 million patent documents dating back to 1920 and the text version of the documents from 1978. The imaging system enables users to view all parts of Canadian patent documents from workstations. TechSource includes Inquire/Text, a search and retrieval component, which allows the searching of the patent database. This image and text search and retrieval capability is currently available through the Patent Search Room in Gatineau. Linda Johnson contributes to several web sites, including http://duned.com and http://products-resources.com ]]> Take Your Invention Idea to Market http://www.artwoo.com/article/take-your-invention-idea-to-market http://www.artwoo.com/article/take-your-invention-idea-to-market#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:22:31 +0000 4ps of marketingselling invention ideasdistributor promotionsinvention ideanew inventionpatent searchgoogle http://www.artwoo.com/article/take-your-invention-idea-to-market selling s.

One of the first things to know when trying to sell your invention is that it is yours to sell. The best way to determine this is to check the market for similar products. Go to the stores or distributors where your would sell and study the products that are like it. Look at the packaging, review the manufacturer info and look at how and where it is displayed.

Another key thing to do is to make sure that you are not stealing someone else's invention idea. You can't sell your invention if it isn't really yours. A quick will help you make sure that your invention idea is new and that you can sell your invention without the fear of a big lawsuit.

offers a patent search tool that will allow you to search over 7 million patents. At some point you will have to decide to invest in a more detailed patent search.

Once you know that the invention idea is really yours you can start to really dig into the details of how to sell your invention. Who would you sell it to? Who would make it? Would you sell directly to the end customer or through a distribution network? All of this will help you to determine the best way to position your invention in the marketplace.

A review of the will help you to make the right decisions to sell your invention.

• Product -- This is your invention. Does it solve a problem or fill a need?

• Price -- How will you price your invention? Will the price cover all of the costs of making, packaging and distributing your invention product and still be attractive to your potential customer?

• Place -- This is the location where you will sell your invention. Is it in a store, on the Internet, or through a distributor?

• Promotions -- This is the communication action that you will take to sell your invention. It includes advertising, public relations, marketing campaigns, and buzz marketing.

These are just a few of the key principles involved in selling invention ideas. There are several others that can help you succeed as an inventor, but these are the ones that you really need to understand to start the process down the right path.

Answering the question of "how do I sell my invention" leads one to ask other questions about the invention process. Some of the other questions are "how do I protect my invention idea" and "should I partner or go it alone".

Seek invention assistance so that you also learn when and how to patent an invention. There are several alternatives for the protection of intellectual property, however the patent is the most commonly known. Learn the basics of intellectual property protection so that you can seek the proper guidance in this very specialized area.

When you understand the basics of the invention process, particularly in regards to marketing, and find the right team to help you navigate the intellectual property protection laws you will be one major step closer to taking your invention to market to help make society a better place.Art Espey offers inventor education and invention assistance. Art can be reached at www.4steps2.com.]]> How to Register a Trademark - Use a Lawyer to Defend Your Trademark or Copyright http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-register-a-trademark-use-a-lawyer-to-defend-your-trademark-or-copyright http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-register-a-trademark-use-a-lawyer-to-defend-your-trademark-or-copyright#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:22:24 +0000 patent trademark officeunited states patent trademark officepatents and copyrightsunited states courtstudies backgroundintellectual property lawintellectual works http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-register-a-trademark-use-a-lawyer-to-defend-your-trademark-or-copyright intellectual works such as songs or writings while a trademark is used to cover industrial products. In order to get all this done, you will require the services of a lawyer. Whoever you decide to be your legal representative should be very qualified and have all the experience in . Your lawyer should also be able to defend you if there are any legal proceedings in relation to your trademark or copyright. He also has to prepare your file for the application of a patent or copyright and take care of all that is linked to the issuance of the copyright or trademark.

Your legal representative should be well educated on matters relating to . It will be of added benefit is he or she has a law and has gone through a law school with thorough studies in intellectual property law.

Why is it always required to employ the services of an agent? This is simply because your legal representative is that person who is qualified, has the time and knows all what it takes to get a trademark or copyright and have them registered. He or she will begin the procedure of registering your trademark or copyright from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Keep in mind that this bureau will take care of agents in the same manner as it will do to lawyers and this will be more feasible if the agent is a registered one.

When there is a violation to a trademark or a copyright, a complaint will be lodged at the of Appeals and this tribunal is found in the Federal Circuit. If the person who breaches the copyright or trademark is found guilty, there will be a pecuniary remedy or an injunction to stop a further breach of the acts. But the option of which remedy to use lies on the copyright or trademark holder. Your attorney should equally make this known to you. Not every copyright or trademark holder will have knowledge of this.

Where Can You Find A Lawyer For This Purpose?

A lot of means are open to you to let you find a lawyer. One of the most appropriate places to search for a lawyer should be the internet. When thinking of the internet, always think about United States Patent and Trademark Office's official website. This site can give you dependable information about available copyright and trademark lawyers.

Before making your selection, make sure that whoever you decide to be your attorney should have a good legal training. It is good that this proposed lawyer should have some accreditation from two or more bar associations. You should be lucky because there are about three thousand accredited copyright and trademark lawyers in the whole or the US and almost seven thousand two hundred acknowledged agents. These numbers are very active in providing some useful services to their clients at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. You should not rely on any name found in this site or from any journal. Your ultimate choice should be based on the experiences that your would-be lawyer possesses. Your can get to know these from feedbacks or recommendations of former clients. You can also meet and talk to your would-be lawyer and asks question to test if he or she has your interests at heart. When you have chosen your lawyer, you must work together with the lawyer in order to realize your dreams. Keep in mind that both of you have a common purpose and this is about getting your copyright or trademark registered.Discover how to trademark intellectual property and guide on finding property trademark attorney when you visit http://www.howtotrademarkcopyright.com, the top resource portal for how to trademark and copyright]]> Need A Patent For An Invention? http://www.artwoo.com/article/need-a-patent-for-an-invention http://www.artwoo.com/article/need-a-patent-for-an-invention#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2006 18:32:13 +0000 patent pendingapply for a patentpatent registrationpatent numberinventionpatentsinventions http://www.artwoo.com/article/need-a-patent-for-an-invention patent registration.

What is a Patent?

A patent is when your government gives you the exclusive right to profit from an for a set number of years. If anyone else tries to sell something that is covered by your patent, then you will have the legal right to make them either pay you a licence fee or stop.

Each patent has a -- you might have seen 'Pat No' printed on some things, followed by this number. You may also have seen '', which means that the patent has been applied for but not yet granted.

Your Invention Must Qualify.

Not all can be covered by . Check that your invention meets these two requirements:

Is it new and secret? You can't have showed your invention publicly before you . Whatever you do, don't take your invention round and demonstrate it to people before you think about patents -- you might make it impossible to get one.

Is it non-obvious? Your invention must not be something that would be obvious to experience in your chosen industry. This is to stop people rushing to patent things that anyone could figure out, and then charging high fees for their use.

In addition, you cannot apply for a patent for any of the following: a scientific or mathematical theory or method, a work of art (books, plays, etc. -- computer programs are included), a way of doing things (eg. a new business method). Many of these things are, instead, covered by copyright. Patents are intended for actual, physical inventions.

Where Do I Get One?

Wherever you live, the chances are that it has a government agency called a 'patent office', or similar. There are also patent agencies for larger areas, such as the European Patent Office or, ultimately, the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation).

To begin with, you should apply for a patent at the patent office for your country -- it's best to get a lawyer to guide you through this, and make them sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement, a contract saying they won't tell anyone else about your invention). Depending on your country, this can either be absurdly cheap or really expensive.

Once you've done that, you generally have only one year to file for any patents you might want in the rest of the world. You used to have to apply individually in every country where you wanted a patent (this got very painful and expensive very quickly). Now, though, you can now take advantage of the PCT (Patent Co-operation Treaty), which allows you to apply once and eventually receive protection in all of the 126 countries that have signed up to the treaty.

You can apply for a PCT patent either through your own country's patent office, or through the WIPO's office in Geneva. It is again important to stress that you should really get a lawyer if you plan to go through this process, as international patent law isn't especially intuitive or easy.

You should note that if your patent application is refused at any stage, you won't be getting your fees back -- although you can usually apply again, if you want to pay again.

What if I Don't Get a Patent?

If you've looked at the prices, you might be wondering: what's the worst thing that could possibly happen to me if I didn't get a patent? The only answer I can give is that anyone you happen to explain the idea to can steal it, and you won't be able to do a thing. What's more, once your invention does come on the market, success will attract many imitators, and they'll probably be able to produce your invention cheaper by sacrificing quality.

Essentially, a patent gives you protection against competition -- but if you think you could do perfectly well in the market no matter how many imitators you had, then maybe patents aren't for you. Grab A TON Of Profitable eBooks For Only $17! Start your business off right! Go to http://www.ebookdomination.com You may reproduce this article as long as an active hyperlink is accompanied. ]]> Understanding The Resale Rights Package http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-the-resale-rights-package http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-the-resale-rights-package#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:30:00 +0000 internet roundsinformational productresale rightsleaf cuttingfull complementinformational productsmarketing tactics http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-the-resale-rights-package resale rights package? And how will you be able to tell which sort of resale rights package is the best for your marketing purposes? The answers to those questions are essential if you are to maximize your hopes of profiting from the reselling of intellectual property which has become one of the biggest businesses on the Internet.

First, to explain what is a resale rights package: purchasing a resale rights package from a product's owner give you the right to sell that product yourself, and keep the profits without fear of having to pay royalties on your sales. Software, ebooks, and articles or reports are all s to which resale rights packages are attached.

What is a good resale rights package for you will depend on several factors, including price, contents, the quality and age or the information products they contain, and the limitations the resale rights package puts on your ability to resell those products.

What is a good resale rights package price? That, of course, will be determined by the other four factors. A resale rights package on an informational product with a limited market, for instance, how to propogate coleus from , will not cost as much as the resale rights package on intellectual property revealing the secrets of Warren Buffet's financial success, written by Warren Buffet.

But what you want most of all is the resale rights package to information which fits your particular marketing niche.

Well-written or designed intellectual property, which is in the very early stages of being marketed, will command a higher price than poorly written material which has made the for several weeks.

What is key for a resale rights package's pricing is whether or not it will let you set your own price for the information; some intellectual property providers demand that their content be sold for a minimum price, and that can severely limit your .

Ideally what is a resale rights package will contain a of sales aids so that you will be ready to begin marketing the product as soon as you get the rights to do so.

Speed is of the essence when it comes to success in a highly competitive venture like Internet marketing, so a good resale rights package will have, in addition to the software or intellectual property, a sales page and sales copy or well written articles which you can submit to ezines and article directories, and a report on the information product which you can give away to your potential customers. Author: Matt Garrett =A9 2007 http://www.PrivateLabelPlan.com | 4 Minute Internet Marketing Videos Grab Your Free Guide To Making Money With Private Label Rights Report Now!! http://www.privatelabelplan.com ]]> Dating- What Kind Of A Person Will Be Right For You - 2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/dating-what-kind-of-a-person-will-be-right-for-you-2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/dating-what-kind-of-a-person-will-be-right-for-you-2#comments Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:15:01 +0000 myspace commentsintellectual abilityintellectual capabilityfunquizcardswishafriendintellectual stimulationinferiority complex http://www.artwoo.com/article/dating-what-kind-of-a-person-will-be-right-for-you-2
We understand that we get attracted to each other for different reasons. It may be- physical attraction, attraction towards , attraction to the personality and so on. We know that if physical attraction is the main criteria of our choice, we should not go ahead. That attraction may wane after some months. Let us now talk about intellectual attraction.

Intellectual ability of a high quality attracts many of us. We are amazed by the quick wit, knowledge and intelligence of a person. We think that such a person would make a great partner in life. What is better than constant ? But that may not be true at all. In fact the relationship may fail badly if the gap between intellectual ability of both partners is high.

The person who is intellectually superior to you may tolerate and rather enjoy talking to you for some months. Such persons even adopt the role of a teacher and guide. But after some time they get bored. They look for somebody who matches them in intelligence. At the same time, being with a intellectual may cause in you after some time. The gap also makes communication very difficult in some situations. Are you looking for somebody who will dominate you with his/her ? Are you looking for somebody who may laugh at you at times? Are you looking at somebody who may make fun of you? I do not think that any of us wants that. In the next article we will look at intellectual attraction in more detail and also talk about attraction to personality. The author CD Mohatta writes for .com" >http://www.wishafriend.com where you can get , graphics, layouts, codes, backgrounds, etc. The author writes quizzes for .com" >http://www.funquizcards.com and messages for friendster comments and layouts at http://www.pingafriend.com ]]> Before You Apply For A Patent Make Sure You Read The Following. http://www.artwoo.com/article/before-you-apply-for-a-patent-make-sure-you-read-the-following http://www.artwoo.com/article/before-you-apply-for-a-patent-make-sure-you-read-the-following#comments Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:27:12 +0000 patent and trademarkpatent and trademark officeapply for a patentpatent informationreissue patentfederal patenttrademark depository library http://www.artwoo.com/article/before-you-apply-for-a-patent-make-sure-you-read-the-following
Surely no one has already come up with such a unique concept or product. Or have they?

Before you from the U.S. Office that is exactly what you'll need to find out.

The PTO is, as the source in the United States, also the storage facility for all in the country. In fact, it's here where you can find many patents from other parts of the globe as well. Here, therefore, is where you'll need to go to find out if you're really going where andquot;no one has gone before.andquot;

The U.S. PTO is housed in Alexandria VA and you're welcome to visit the facility and browse the files on active, retired and pending patents in person. Here you'll find all patents from 1790. While those awarded prior to 1920 are simply listed, without backup details, and those 1920-1970 offer a little more detail, any patent issued from 1971 to the present is available in its entirety - application and backup and process details included - on microfilm or disc.

For those who wish to search without a trip to the Virginia PTO office patent information is available online for post-1976 patents, or you can visit the nearest Patent and (PTDL). Rather than regional PTO offices, these are actual libraries - public, university or state-run - that have applied for, and been granted PTDL status. Since its 22-library inception in 1871 the PTDL system has grown to more than 80 facilities.

The informational details you'll be able to find on each patent, whether design, utility, plant or , will include statutory invention registrations, certificates of reexamination, and the current status of the patent subsequent to its issuance. You will also be given access to the patent and trademark sections of the Official Gazette of the U.S. as well as every PTO index, directory and tools for a patent search.

The U.S. PTO suggests that you use this seven-step process for your patent search:

(1) Start with the Index to the U.S. Patent Classification, which is divided alphabetically, offering a search by use, structure, end product and effect. You'll want to make note of any relevant classification and sub-classification numbers;

(2) Next go to the Manual of Classification and search out the noted classifications and sub-classifications;

(3) Read the Classifications Definitions publication, which will give you better clarity on whether the patents you've noted are closely aligned with your new concept;

(4) Peruse the Patent Titles and Abstracts, which will, with patents subsequent to 1920, offer more detail on each patent you've chosen to explore;

(5) Now access the Subclass Listing, which will display all patents from 1790, and even current applications not yet approved or finalized, that fall under the sub-classification you've determined may be similar to your new product;

(6) Next you'll go to the patents section of the Gazette and explore the summary of those patents shown in the subclass that you think are similar to yours;

(7) Your last step is to look at the details of those you think may be relevant. This is done through a perusal of the Complete Patent Document. Robert Michael is a writer for Juris Patents which is an excellent place to find patents links, resources and articles. For more information go to: http://www.jurispatents.com ]]> Patents -- How To http://www.artwoo.com/article/patents-how-to http://www.artwoo.com/article/patents-how-to#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2006 01:50:02 +0000 apply for a patentpatent attorneypatent searchespatent applicationusptoidearesearch patents http://www.artwoo.com/article/patents-how-to idea or design that you think no one else has ever had. You want to move forward on the idea, but you also don't want anyone to copy your idea. What do you do? You need a patent.

You have heard of patents. You have an idea of what a patent is. But what protection does a patent really give you? How much does it cost? How long does it last? How do I know if someone already received or applied for a patent like the one I want to apply for? How do I ? Should I hire a ?

In this article I will try to help you answer those questions and offer a little more insight into the whole process, including how to to see if there are ideas already patented that are similar to yours.

The first thing you need to do is define your idea onto paper. Use as much detail as possible. You are more likely to receive a patent when you include a lot of detail and avoid anything that is vague or too broad in concept.

Once you have done this, go to .gov">http://www.uspto.gov">http://www.uspto.gov Click the link, on the left at the writing of this article, which says patents. You are not ready to apply for your patent yet, so scroll down to where it says, "Online ".

You will have two options there. One reads "Issued Patents", and the other reads "Published Applications". You will be researching both, but begin with the most important, which is "Issued Patents".

Use the link there that reads, "Advanced Search". Type in all the terms you can think of that relate to what you want to patent. Use the option that reads, "1976 to present", as anything patented before that date will not matter in most cases.

Search the headlined results for anything that looks like it might be similar to your idea for a patent. Click those links that apply to you. Look at the way it is formatted as well as look to see if your idea is exactly like the idea that already has a patent issued for it.

The reason I said to take note of the format in which the issued patent is displayed is for you to look at the way you wrote down the notes of your own idea and compare them. Try to format the description of your idea similar to that of a patent that is already issued. Make sure you include all the same type of information they have formatted into their patent.

If you find someone else has already received a patent that is too similar to your idea, you have just saved yourself a $215, (at the writing of this article), patent application fee.

If you do not find any issued patents that are like the idea you wish to patent, then go back to the page that had the two options, "Issued Patents" and "Published Applications". Now click Published Applications, advanced search and repeat the process of searching for ideas that are similar to yours.

If you find one that is exactly like your idea, keep in mind that the first application for that patent will be granted over the newer one. It does not mean you cannot apply for it. If you can improve on your idea, then go ahead and apply. If their application is turned down for some reason like lack of detail, etc., your patent could still be issued.

If you do not find an applied for patent, then you can proceed to apply for a patent on your idea. The research part of the patent process is over. Go back to http://www.uspto.gov">http://www.uspto.gov/ebc/index.html where you clicked on "Online Patent Searches" before and click on "Basic Initial Filing".

Fill in the fields for your name and email address, then choose the type of patent you are applying for. If you are not sure of the type of patent to apply for, go back to the home page at http://www.uspto.gov">http://www.uspto.gov and look for the search feature at the top of the page and type in each type of patent with the word definition after it.

That search feature will produce results pages of documents only. In those documents you will find answers to any questions you may have about different types of patents.

If you are sure of the type of patent you wish to apply for, then proceed through the pages. The instructions are very simple. Good luck! I hope this article has helped you learn how to research and apply for a patent! Chuck Crawford is an established webmaster interested in various topical research. If you would like more info on Patents, please visit his website at http://patents.thegiftedone.com This article may be reprinted freely as long as all links remain active. http://www.affiliatewebsitedesign.com http://www.articles.pn http://www.articlescience.com ]]> Nobel Prizes Awarded; Alfred Nobel Excluded http://www.artwoo.com/article/nobel-prizes-awarded-alfred-nobel-excluded http://www.artwoo.com/article/nobel-prizes-awarded-alfred-nobel-excluded#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:27:08 +0000 nobel prize committeealfred nobelalexander graham bellkarolinska institutecomeuppancegenuinelyobeisance http://www.artwoo.com/article/nobel-prizes-awarded-alfred-nobel-excluded obeisance to the Nobel Prize and its laudable recipients, we should take a moment to observe that has been excluded.

What? Have you noticed that the prizes in science go with reliable regularity to very deserving academic researchers but, as W. S. Gilbert would say, 'Never," "What never?" "Well, hardly ever!" to an independent inventor.

Far be it from us to protest the wonderfully groundbreaking academic researchers who almost always win the Prize. But a bit of fairness really ought to apply, especially since the list of great inventors who have not gotten the prize is a bit incriminating. We find among them the unfortunates Thomas Edison, , and the Wright Brothers.

Does that mean that Alfred Nobel, who was the proud owner of some 355 patents, couldn't qualify for his own prize? This unlikely certainly appears to be the reality.

Why? Unwitting Al, while he was careful to describe just what kind of achievement should merit each prize, neglected to state who would decide on the recipients.

The decision-making has long defaulted to the , where conscientious academics labor to determine which other academics merit the prize.

So it becomes understandable why the Swedish inventor's society, known as the Idee' Forum, frequently takes the to task. But the smug folks at the Karolinska are unimpressed. Their position is that, since inventors often own patents, they make enough money without the $1.3MM accolade.

So, when you earn enough to endow an award, make sure you spell out exactly who should award it or you may end up as undeserving of your own prize as Al Nobel and his ilk have turned out to be of the Nobel Prize.

But what's perfect? Even given the prejudice against the founder, it's still neat to have the annual extravaganza of tribute to intellectual achievement. Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway. Critics have called his writing "delightfully funny," "witty," with "good, genuine laughs" and "great humor and ebullience." ]]> Understanding RSS Patents And Meta Data http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-rss-patents-and-meta-data http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-rss-patents-and-meta-data#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:27:02 +0000 patent and trademark officeus patent and trademark officepatentsus patent systempatent applicationspatent infringementpatent strategy http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-rss-patents-and-meta-data patent applications of RSS and different aspects of Meta Data and what its overall effects would be. When companies are able to patent obvious technical innovations and successfully prevent other companies from moving forward, an unhealthy situation occurs. So how do really work in the software industry?

Are Patents Important?

Some say that the has become a murky swamp for the tech industry where only corporations with deep pockets are considered safe. The long standing resistance to patents is based on the belief that it has become a barrier to innovation. The idea that a small firm's freedom to innovate is curtailed by the existence of so many patents in the software industry persists. At least one research contradicts this premise that large companies use claims of to fend-off smaller competitors. It further claims that small businesses can actually use patents to their advantage even in an industry that has seen an explosion of new patents in the past decades.

The experts' advice to small companies is to come up with a before starting operation. Research data would show that there is a significant correlation between the pursuit of patents and the future success of start-ups. It has been found out that start-ups with patents are four times more likely to go public than those without. Only half of this number is expected to fail especially as they receive much more in financing. The people that excel in this area are those that recognize threats to their developed technology as a serious problem. Those that do not bother to take steps for intellectual property protection consistently fared worse.

Newly published patent applications can be searched at the US . It can be done online by browsing through industry category or by doing keyword search. The site provides searches by keyword and lists of patents applications by location, agent and law firm name, city of the agent and inventor name.

RSS Patents and the Different Aspects of Meta Data

When Apple Computer filed for patents on some uses of RSS as well as patents covering Meta Data management, it gave rise to a prolonged and extended discussion about its probable effects. One applied patent deals with variable length posts. A user can modify how a feed is displayed, in what order and how it is formatted in one embodiment. This also includes how much of a particular content is to be displayed. Another embodiment provides modification regarding how a displayed feed is stored so that it can be used again at a later time.

There is also a filed patent that deals directly with auto-discovery. Disclosure of technique for detecting, managing and presenting syndication XML feeds is done. An embodiment allows a web browser to automatically determine when a web site is publishing feeds and notifies the user for easy access. One other embodiment facilitates browser capability to determine whether a web page or feed is advertising relationship XML while displaying information about the people identified with such.

A series of Apple related patent applications include one that makes some broad claims for a web browser user interface that enables a user to switch between displaying a file and displaying a feed related to the file. There are also applications that make claims on managing Meta Data and indices. These claims are considered incredibly broad as one application basically claim that Apple owns the ability to aggregate Meta Data from two or more programs for searching.

There is a fear that if such application with a very broad coverage is approved, it could effectively lock out all newcomers from the field. It could easily impact other player's ability to implement its search techniques as well. Whether or not such a scenario is possible, one thing remains clear: users will not appreciate anything that gets in the way of improving the feed-reading experience.

An abstract of a patent application for methods and systems for managing data such as Meta Data appears this way. In one method, Meta Data from files created by several different software applications are captured which is then searched. The type of information in Meta Data from one type of file differs from the type of information in Meta Data for another type of file. Other methods are described as well as data processing systems and machine-readable media.

A patent application for the methods and apparatuses for processing Meta Data is as follows: One embodiment provides that when a file having Meta Data is received, the Meta Data or at least a portion of the content of the file is extracted from the file to generate a first set of Meta Data. An analysis is performed on the extracted Meta Data and the content to be able to generate a second set of Meta Data. This may include Meta Data in addition to the first set. The second set may then be stored in a database suitable to be searched for identification or location of the file. Other methods and applications are likewise described.

For methods and systems for managing an index database, the patent application is as follows: An index database is stored on a machine readable volume with an operating system and the files which have been indexed. After storing, the volume is made available for distribution to licensees or customers. The volume will include a previously created index database which allows the user to begin use of the index database without having to perform an indexing operation.

Another patent application for systems and methods for managing Meta Data provides that a search through the Meta Data database is performed. This is done when a selection of at least one file having Meta Data stored in a Meta Data database is received and a selection of a command to search using at least a portion of the Meta Data is also received. This particular application likewise describes other methods, data processing systems and machine readable media.

It would be very interesting to see if claims such as those mentioned above will survive. The approval of patent applications largely depends on the claim having precedence over the practices of others. Non-obviousness is another consideration which can be used as a main argument against most patent applications. http://www.theinternetone.net ]]> How To Make Money From Free Products http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-make-money-from-free-products http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-make-money-from-free-products#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:35:00 +0000 free productsintellectual propertyfree productaffiliate commissionbona fidesustainable businesswasting your time http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-make-money-from-free-products s, you might ask? If it weren't possible I would not be and my time with this article. So, read on...

To make money from free products there are three extremely important principles that you must adhere to.

These principles are:

1. Find high quality products.

When you promote and recommend any product, you are attaching your name and your reputation to that particular product. If you promote products of inferior quality your reputation and your integrity will suffer, and any success that you might have will be very short-lived.

Building a sustainable long-term business based on product promotion, including promoting free products, requires you to be very selective in terms of the quality of products that you promote.

2. Respect copyright and .

As you will see further on, I am not advocating, approving, or condoning stealing other people's intellectual property and gaining in any way from their efforts in an illegal or unethical manner.

As above, to build a with free product promotion you absolutely must respect the copyright and intellectual property of the authors and owners of those free products.

3. Find free products with an system at the back-end.

To make money from free products, you need to find free products that promote and lead to sales of another product, and where you get paid an affiliate commission on those sales.

This method needs to be backed up by a robust affiliate commission tracking system that can follow your referrals from the free product all the way through to the eventual sale of the commissionable product.

This can be a very easy and very lucrative way of making money.



You do not need to convince people to take their credit cards out of their wallets. That is the job of the author or owner of the free product. All you need to do is to promote the free product and convince people to sign up for or receive a free product.



From that point forward they are in the sales funnel of the owner of the free product while you collect your affiliate commission when the final sale is made. Go to http://www.freecontentincome.com to find high-quality free products with a robust affiliate commission backend, with an action referral period of 12 months. ]]> How To Pick The Right Patent Attorney http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-pick-the-right-patent-attorney http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-pick-the-right-patent-attorney#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:27:05 +0000 patent attorneypatent agentspatent lawpatent attorneyspatent agentpatent holderpatents http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-pick-the-right-patent-attorney
Without laws, there will be disorder and chaos, because each individual will do something according to his or her desires without looking upon the things that will instigate common good.

For this reason, a definite legal system is being imposed by every society to ensure uninterrupted monitoring of peace and order situation in the area.

In essence, the legal system has an effect on almost all of the aspects of the society. They tend to link the law to the different aspects in the society.

One of the industries that greatly need the services of an attorney is the intellectual property rights division.

In this field, a set of limited rights, known as , are being granted by the government to an individual for a predetermined period. These are in replace for the synchronized, unrestricted exposé of particular features of a method, tool, procedure, or work of any substance, that is inventive, new, useful, or technologically appropriate. These things are also known as invention.

These limited rights provide utmost protection for the against any imminent use, sale, or claims on a particular invention.

To facilitate the processing of patents, it is important to seek the help of a . The patent attorney will be the one responsible in embodying the client in acquiring patents. He will also be responsible in processing any matter subject to and preparation.

The definition of a patent attorney is clear and simple. Of course, some people are confused as to how paten agents and patent attorney differ on its truest sense.

In essence, the term and s are both utilized in some areas. Hence, there are some cases wherein the responsibility of the patent attorney may be the same as patent agent. The only distinction is that the patent attorney has the full qualifications of a lawyer.

So in choosing the right patent attorney, it is important to remember that the person should be a legitimate member of the bar to qualify as an officially authorized patent attorney.

To know more about choosing the right patent attorney, here are some tips to live by -

1. Do your homework

Before hiring the right patent attorney, it is important that you know the basic nature of the job or service. Try to research what a patent attorney really is.

Moreover, the responsibilities of a patent attorney may differ according to the existing paten law of a particular country. Hence, it is important that you know what your country states about reliable patent attorneys.

For instance, in the United States, for an individual to be recognized as a legal patent attorney, he must first pass the USPTO examination. This examination provides the necessary evaluations needed to determine if a person is endowed with the right knowledge regarding paten laws.

2. Registered patent attorney

Many people can claim that they are patent attorneys. Of course, even if they had been recognized as patent agents and even if they had already been admitted to the bar, but was not duly registered as a practicing patent attorney, he cannot practice under patent jurisdiction.

3. Find a specialist

There are thousands of patent attorney to choose from. Of course, not all of them are experienced in this particular field. Some attorneys have taken notable specialization on patent laws, thus, considering themselves as experts.

For this reason, to identify the right patent lawyer, it is best to scrutinize first his level of specialization. Trying to ask your relatives and friends about patent attorneys may only reduce your chance of getting a real patent specialist. Keep in mind that what works for them may not work for you.

Hence, it is best to ask those who are in the same field as well. You may ask some attorney that you know and get some referrals regarding the right patent attorney that can do the job fore you.

Indeed, choosing the right patent attorney can be very tricky. You may never know the best among the rest unless you know that he stands out above the others. So, better check the background first before hiring one. For more great patent attourney related articles and resources check out http://licensinginformer.info ]]> How To Copyright And Patent Your Software http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-copyright-and-patent-your-software http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-copyright-and-patent-your-software#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:20:00 +0000 software patentpatent applicationspatentscopyright softwareundeniablylegal recoursetangible http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-copyright-and-patent-your-software copyright software, the good news is you've probably already done it. At least you have if you have ever written software. Most people get confused over exactly what having a copyright for their software means. Only those things that can be seen (when it comes to software) can be copyrighted. If you want to protect the abstract, look into . Otherwise if it is original, fixed, and you can copyright it. Essentially you already know how to copyright software if you've put it into a finished form. Once you've written the source code, the copyright belongs to you.

Copyrighting software doesn't offer the protection that many people hope it will. The idea of software and anything about the finished product that wasn't available in a tangible (visible) form isn't protected by copyright. In fact, the only thing protected by software copyright is the source code. The question you should ask yourself is not how to copyright software, but how to patent your software.

What Is A ?

A "software patent" has no universal understanding. In general, owning a patent allows a company certain rights (or exclusivity) for a prescribed amount of time. Individuals or corporations seeking a patent must apply for a patent in each country in which they wish to have one. Unlike copyrights, patents are not automatically granted to applicants and can take a while to be approved.

The growth of Internet business and e-commerce has led to many for software, particularly software designed for specific business applications. While the cases are granted and successfully tried and defended in some countries, other countries offer no enforcement or for those who do not honor the software patent, even if the patents were granted in those countries. The fine line between nations about what is and isn't patentable is another challenge to establish and honor patents.

Patents differ greatly from copyrights, which are issued automatically and recognized and enforced internationally. Copyrights protect the source code of software from being copied and registration is generally not required to protect your work.



Lately there is a new term, "Copyleft," which is an obvious play on words and represents the rights to not only redistribute the copyrighted works, but also to modify and freely distribute those modifications. This term is very much in the spirit of many open source types of software and music. The catch for copyleft protection is that the newly created work be distributed in the same manner and spirit in which it was received. In other words if you were freely given the software, then you must freely provide the improvements and modifications you made to that software.

One unfortunate circumstance surrounding patents is the unequal and obvious disparity between the haves and the have not's. Patent enforcement for software, unlike literature and music, is largely subjective. In literature and music, it is obvious that the copyright has been abused or that the work has been copied; this isn't as simple with software.

How to Obtain a Patent

To obtain a patent for your software, you must apply for a patent in each country that offers patents for software and in which you wish to have the protection a patent can offer. There is no universal legal definition of what a software patent is. Each country that offers patents also has a different definition for what is protected by that patent, as well as for why a patent will be granted. Also consider the fact your software may be given a patent in one country where you applied and none of the others.

Of course, if this is not enough fun for you, you can try to deal with the red tape involved in dealing with multiple governments to resolve any issues or disputes that may have arisen from your software patents.

If you are applying for international patents (which can secure a profitable future for you and your business), you need to find a good patent lawyer and have him walk you through the entire process. Patents are complicated. When you're not exactly sure of what you're doing, whom you need to talk to, and what the next step is, you stand to waste a lot of time while taking a bigger risk. It is much easier to deal with how to copyright software on your own than it is to work out the complicated world of software patents.

If this is your first time designing your own software, you have every right to be nervous. Remember: lawyers went to school much longer than you to know what to do in this situation, so you should not be expected to know how to copyright or patent software when you've never done it before. Brian Scott is a freelance journalist who covers copyright law for http://www.ResearchCopyright.com. Download his free e-book, "Copyright Basics" at http://ResearchCopyright.com. ]]> Self-Serve Patents http://www.artwoo.com/article/self-serve-patents http://www.artwoo.com/article/self-serve-patents#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2006 04:27:09 +0000 patent searchpatent lawyerinvention processpatent protectionpatent applicationinternational patentsone step at a time http://www.artwoo.com/article/self-serve-patents patent lawyer. Filing your own patents can be done but there are some challenges. While not impossible, the biggest drawback on doing it yourself is that you don't have the luxury of professional advice.

The advantages to filing your own patents are hard to overlook. As previously mentioned it certainly can save you money. Also, by doing it yourself you can learn several valuable skills, particularly research. The central step in preparing to file a patent is to make sure that your invention is actually patentable, meaning it both qualifies to be patented and has not been previously patented. You will also need to describe all aspects of your invention in order to file your own patent. Some steps in the process are easy; others are more difficult. As with all new endeavors, you will most likely succeed by trial and error. However, by taking it and studying the process as much as possible, you can reduce or possibly even eliminate the errors before they occur.

The following are the basic steps on filing your own patent:

1. Keep a careful record of your invention. It is important to keep a record of the in a notebook or similar format. Sign and date each entry and have two reliable witnesses sign as well.

2. Make sure your invention qualifies for . You will need to show that your invention is new (not previously patented), non-obvious and useful.

3. Assess the commercial potential of your invention. Before you spend the time and money to file a , you need to research the market you hope to enter to make sure it will be profitable to file the patent in the long run.

4. Do a thorough . To make sure your invention is new, you need to search all the earlier developments in your field. This involves searching U.S. and , as well as other publications like scientific and technical journals, to find related inventions.

5. Prepare and file an application with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office). This step allows you to have a choice when filing with the USPTO: you can file a full-blown regular patent application (RPA) or you can file a provisional patent application (PPA) on the invention. Filing a PPA allows you to claim patent pending status for the invention but involves only a small fraction of the work and cost of a regular patent application. All that is required to file a PPA is a fee of $80 ($160 for large companies), a detailed description of the invention, telling how to make and use it, and an informal drawing. Patricia Miller writes for several web magazines, including http://mygud.com and http://products-center.com ]]> The Importance Of Getting A Patent http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-importance-of-getting-a-patent http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-importance-of-getting-a-patent#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:27:04 +0000 apply for a patentpatent co operation treatypatent officesilly puttynon disclosure agreementpatentsfurthermore http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-importance-of-getting-a-patent
1. What A Patent Means

First of all, you should know that a patent is significantly different from a copyright. All a a patent means it that you have the exclusive rights to profit from a physical invention. Not all inventions are physical. The most common use for is for pharmaceuticals and plastics. Things like chemical formulas like drain-o have their own patent for the formula, for example, but the name drain-o will be protected by a copyright instead.

2. Not Everything Can Be Patented

It might be impossible to get a patent if you show off your physical product before you patent it. , the more technology and expertice is required to produce the product, the better. Inventions that seem like a no-brainer are more difficult to get a patent for. For example, .

3. Banned Items

You can't apply for patents on many items - a scientific or mathematical theory or method, a work of art (books, plays, etc. -- computer programs are included), a way of doing things (eg. a new business method). Many of these things are, instead, covered by copyright.

4. How To

You need to visit a to get a patent. First, apply for a patent for your country with the help of a lawyer under a strict non-disclosure agreement. Depending on where you live this can be absurdly expensive or quite cheap. Next, file for patents you might want for the rest of the world. Yes, you have to file individually for every country in the world. Alternatively, you can use the patent co-operation treaty that allows you to apply once and eventually recieve protection in all 126 countries signed up to the treaty. For more great patent related articles and resources check out http://businessopportunityinsider.info ]]> Copyright Law And Legal Protection Of Your Work http://www.artwoo.com/article/copyright-law-and-legal-protection-of-your-work http://www.artwoo.com/article/copyright-law-and-legal-protection-of-your-work#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:14:59 +0000 publish a bookintellectual propertycopyright lawfifty yearsroyaltiesblogminnesota law http://www.artwoo.com/article/copyright-law-and-legal-protection-of-your-work Copyright law is a means of securing legal protection of your ownership of a publication or another type of , such as a website or a . If you and sign a contract with a publisher, you normally agree to relinquish all rights to the work until a certain condition is met. This can be a length of time, in which case you will start to earn after your book has been in print for a certain number of months. It can also be a price, which would be the total royalties that your book must earn before you start getting paid. This price is normally your publishing advance, so when your book has made more than your advance, you start earning royalties.

When you publish a book, a website or a blog you automatically establish ownership of that content, whether you sign a contract or not. International copyright law can be extremely complicated, with many different clauses and conditions. However, the standard copyright for any publication is the life of the author plus . Once this time is over, the copyright of the publication could fall into the hands of any number of entities. Your copyright usually falls into the public domain, but you could have a special clause in your contract stipulating otherwise.

There are two different types of copyright that are generally established for a publication. The first is the copyright in the literary work itself, which has the duration of your life plus fifty years. The second is the copyright in the layout, format and distinct "feel" of the publication. According to copyright law the content remains your intellectual property for fifty years after that specific publication, so if your book sees a new edition a century after its first publication, you will still own this copyright. Get a minnesota business attorney to help you with , including copyright issues: http://www.bolinskelaw.com ]]>