Re: Innovation
John Watson <[email protected]> Thu, 31 May 2012 14:31:37 +0100 (BST)
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Ron's absolutely spot on.
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Patents worldwide are structurally similar, and (I believe) follow the orig=
inal UK model. The UKIPO website, right on the 1st page, says "Before you a=
pply, there are two important issues you need to consider =E2=80=93 the nee=
d to keep your invention secret and the importance of getting professional =
advice". The invention must benew and something that can be evidenced. For =
software, the idea must have a tangible "technical effect", else your paten=
t attorney won't (or maybe shouldn't) even consider it.
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If an invention has been discussed on this forum, there's no point donating=
money to a Patents Attorney to buy his next car.
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Costs can be =C2=A31000=C2=A0or maybe less if you do the work (UK) to submi=
t the patent (ie, up to Pat Pending), $2000 (US). Lots more money to spend =
later on, especially if someone appears to infringe it.
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<p>Ron's absolutely spot on.<br>
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Patents worldwide are structurally similar, and (I believe) follow the orig=
inal UK model. The UKIPO website, right on the 1st page, says "Before =
you apply, there are two important issues you need to consider =E2=80=93 th=
e need to keep your invention secret and the importance of getting professi=
onal advice". The invention must benew and something that can be evide=
nced. For software, the idea must have a tangible "technical effect&qu=
ot;, else your patent attorney won't (or maybe shouldn't) even consider it.=
<br>
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If an invention has been discussed on this forum, there's no point donating=
money to a Patents Attorney to buy his next car.<br>
=C2=A0<br>
Costs can be =C2=A31000=C2=A0or maybe less if you do the work (UK) to submi=
t the patent (ie, up to Pat Pending), $2000 (US). Lots more money to spend =
later on, especially if someone appears to infringe it.<br>
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