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Patenting an Idea / Concept

thewools · 2007-01-27 20:33:10

How can one go about finding out if a design / idea is already in development, have a prettty good idea which would rather not publish here - so basically i want to patent it quick Also because im an design enginner with a large company can i patent this idea / product in my name as it has no links with any of the products…

27-01-2007 09:33PM

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thewools

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How can one go about finding out if a design / idea is already in development, have a prettty good idea which would rather not publish here - so basically i want to patent it quick

Also because im an design enginner with a large company can i patent this idea / product in my name as it has no links with any of the products that I am working with or design!! I know designs I draw up in my work belong to the company but if i develop this myself outside work hours what is the standard proceedure like??

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#2 03-02-2007 05:35AM

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Get in touch with a patent lawyer asap i guess.

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