It
is great when someone creates something new and awesome. It is great when the
creator wants to show it off to the world too. But introducing a new product to
the world too soon can create problems in the future. KH Direct Media reviews
how to avoid mistakes.
A
new product is created and the proud inventor wants to show it off and try to
make some money from it. How does one do that? What steps do inventors claim
ownership on something they worked hard to create and make work? The first step
to avoiding any mistake about who owns the invention is to file for a
patent. Inventors can search the
Internet for local attorneys or professionals who can assist in filling out and
filing the required documents. According
to the current patent law, the “first to file” patent rule means that inventors
are required to file for a patent before engaging in any public use, sale,
offer for sale or disclosure outside of a confidential relationship.
If
the invention is used in public, such as showing a gathering of people how it
works, the inventor has 12 months from that date to file for a patent. If the
patent is not filed within 12 months, one may not be able to apply for it
again.
Patent
applications allow for a separate page to thoroughly and accurately describe
the invention. Be as descriptive as possible on the application about the
invention.
Successful
inventors know that it takes more than a few random patent searches on various
sites to determine if what they created is already registered. There are more
than 9 million patents already and many more pending. KH Direct Media suggests
running a product search on the Internet to see if there are like products. If
not, keep looking until all avenues are exhausted. If there is still nothing
like the next best thing, seek assistance in running a patent search. Only then
can an inventor be sure there is nothing else out like the treasure invented.
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