How to patent an idea?
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How to patent an idea?
What is the procedure on patent-ing an idea?
I just submitted my thesis for my degree in BSc Information Systems which is based on a mobile application. Besides providing the prototype, my research has concluded that there is no such application available on a mobile phone.
Any help is appreciated.
I just submitted my thesis for my degree in BSc Information Systems which is based on a mobile application. Besides providing the prototype, my research has concluded that there is no such application available on a mobile phone.
Any help is appreciated.
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give these boys a call
Intellectual Property Office - Welcome to the Intellectual Property Office
Before going for the patent, probably worth getting a professional to do a search.
Think about what areas you need it to cover - europe, USA or world wide - hope you have deep pockets!
Intellectual Property Office - Welcome to the Intellectual Property Office
Before going for the patent, probably worth getting a professional to do a search.
Think about what areas you need it to cover - europe, USA or world wide - hope you have deep pockets!
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I'm not help to this thread but...I'm really curious to know what your planning but since you want to patent the idea i doubt your going to post it on an internet forum
Good luck to you though
Good luck to you though
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I nearly became a Patent Attorney a few years back after I moved away from engineering. Firstly don't tell anyone your idea! However you may have an issue with your Uni as they will almost certainly have a share of the IP rights - check your enrolment paperwork.
Its not going to be cheap and from stories I've heard some individuals will take you for a ride. Have look at www.****.org.uk/members/directory or go by personal recommendation if you can get it. I found it a slightly eccentric, rather academic world and thats what sadly put me off.
Its not going to be cheap and from stories I've heard some individuals will take you for a ride. Have look at www.****.org.uk/members/directory or go by personal recommendation if you can get it. I found it a slightly eccentric, rather academic world and thats what sadly put me off.
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I nearly became a Patent Attorney a few years back after I moved away from engineering. Firstly don't tell anyone your idea! However you may have an issue with your Uni as they will almost certainly have a share of the IP rights - check your enrolment paperwork.
Its not going to be cheap and from stories I've heard some individuals will take you for a ride. Have look at www.****.org.uk/members/directory or go by personal recommendation if you can get it. I found it a slightly eccentric, rather academic world and thats what sadly put me off.
Its not going to be cheap and from stories I've heard some individuals will take you for a ride. Have look at www.****.org.uk/members/directory or go by personal recommendation if you can get it. I found it a slightly eccentric, rather academic world and thats what sadly put me off.
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Taking a leaf out of the music industry a starting point is to post yourself a sealed and clearly dated envelop with details of idea etc inside. Don't open it. That way if someone copies the idea later you can prove that you had it first.
I have no idea if this has any legal standing but it may do and costs you nothing.
dl
I have no idea if this has any legal standing but it may do and costs you nothing.
dl
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I think the only thing you may be able to claim is copyright.
Best get some advice mate. Good luck I hope you get it and make some money.
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When i did my BSc i was under the impression that when my final dissertation was submitted to the uni they then owned my piece of work unless I had written permission beforehand asking for the rights
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You are right it is owned by the Uni. Damn it I don't feel like going through any legal stuff, seems a lot of bull**** and wasted money to me.
What is important is that I just got my results and I passed
What is important is that I just got my results and I passed
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Manchester University (where I did my thesis) had a special Department where they would look into Intelectual property rights and patents on your behalf. They do own the IPR but it's nice to see something come out of it.
If you are bored Google "Epitex" .....which was developed for dental materials by the UNI / ICI from my MSc.
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If you are bored Google "Epitex" .....which was developed for dental materials by the UNI / ICI from my MSc.
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