"Anyone have any experience with this?"
I went throught the patent process (US 6,897,423) and you're right, it's a big deal. No one should commit to it unless they are sure it's necessary. I also think you're right about owning IP without a patent. The "first to invent" system in the US is unique and allows the common citizen to participate in developing innovations without the (seemingly limitless) resources of a large corporation. You only need documentation proving when you first had the idea and that you have shown "due diligence" in developing it.
Unfortunately, there are negotiations underway for a harmonization treaty. This means we may be conforming with the rest of the world in a "first to file" system which puts inventors in a race to the patent office.
Finally, if you
want to establish some limited protection at the patent office, ask your attorney about a "provisional patent" application.
Good luck!
Mike
Fred Finch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hey Joe,
Long winter in the Great White North, eh?
fred
On 1/3/06, Joe Street <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:Hi Mike;
I would like to know more. I have lots of ideas too, like peel and stick butter. Imagine a thin square of butter that fits perfectly on your bread on release paper. Just peel and stick. Ring shapes are for bagels. Or you know those moist towlettes they give you in a restaurant for cleaning your fingers after gorging yourself on hot wings? How about a moist towlette with suscreen in it for the beach rather than carrying around a whole bottle? What about a Blackberry unit with built in PEZ dispenser, maybe you could have a _javascript_ running which would let you know when the PEZ is running low, to save face in social situations, or what about a bar that offers hot rocks? Yes hot rocks. Imagine coming in on a cold winter day after a hard ride on the sled, and ordering up a platter of heated stones to place in the middle of your table so you and your buddies can sit around and warm your hands and faces while sucking back a cold pint? Almost like a sauna on demand. You could order takeout and take them home to stick in your bed! What about an alarm that goes off to warn you when you are about to stick your foot in your mouth? or how about a diaper with a flashing light to let you know when you've got work to do ( or the person looking after you does!).....so many ideas......so little time......ahhhhhh
Joe
Mike Weaver wrote:
I have a few notions that I believe are probably patentable. I talked
to a good family friend who is a patent lawyer and he agreed. However,
the issue is more in being able to afford the patent work, and the
inevitable lawsuits that will follow. After the past few years,
I have begun to believe that the best thing to do is to publish or
license the works under an "open" or "creative commons" license.
If I get off my duff and make a product, I can sell it, and anyone else
can too.
Anyone have any experience with this?
Is the Appleseed processor under this sort of patent?
-Mike
Robert Carr wrote:
Yep, that is real good, this ad is well put together. but I for one resent
people trying to make money out of info that others have made available for
free
How about filling this guys ebay mailbox with crap? I have already done my
bit lol (nothing nasty or abusive though)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zeke Yewdall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Biofuel@sustainablelists.org> Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Run for your livees!!Wow. Glad I'm not one of those biodiesel crackpots. Errr.
Ummmmm..... Nevermind
Remember. Don't share this with your friends.
On 12/25/05, Mike Weaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Too good not to share, or, is this why people think we are crackpots?
http://cgi.ebay.com/BioDiesel-Made-Easy-Manual-Book-Make-your-own-from-home_ W0QQitemZ4599779724QQcategoryZ378QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Or, look up item 4599779724 on ebay.
Too funny
Happy Holidays,
Mike
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