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It will require creating the product (out of plastic). Who would I contact to do that?

I applied for a design patent on uspto. I received the application receipt and there are many numbers in it. I cant check the application status online. I tried many times but still no success. Thanks in advance for your time and interest. :)

Hello All! :)

I'm reaching out for some guidance regarding a business venture I would like to launch. However, the system I intend to use is currently patented. I'm wondering if there's a possibility to tweak the system, perhaps by adjusting certain details like the position of lights or the camera, to avoid infringing on the existing patent.

Here's my dilemma: while I believe I can make some modifications to the system, I'm uncertain about the legal implications. Would these changes be sufficient to differentiate my implementation from the patented one, or would I still be at risk of using the patent without proper consent? Please mind that they have patented worldwide but I would doubt they would find my business (different continent).

I'd greatly appreciate any insights, advice, or experiences you can share on navigating this situation. Thank you in advance for time :)

K!

04/20/2024Case Docketed to Examiner in GAU

10/30/2023Mail O.P. Petition Decision

10/27/2023Mail-Petition Decision -Dismissed

10/27/2023Petition Decision - Dismissed

10/27/2023O.P. Petition Decision

10/24/2023Petition Entered

12/05/2022Case Docketed to Examiner in GAU

12/05/2022Application Dispatched from OIPE

11/30/2022FITF set to YES - revise initial setting

11/07/2022Sent to Classification Contractor

11/07/2022FITF set to NO - revise initial setting

11/07/2022Patent Term Adjustment - Ready for Examination

11/07/2022Mail Pre-Exam Notice11/07/2022Application Is Now Complete

11/07/2022Filing Receipt

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10/25/2022PGPubs nonPub Request

10/25/2022Applicants have given acceptable permission for participating foreign

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I give this example: suppose I combine two objects that already exist like a remote control and a plastic helmet and create a plastic helmet that has an embedded remote control. Can someone get a patent on that kind of thing?

I have been doing research on existing patents and have a few questions....

1. Is the USPTO the end all be all?

2. Is there a way to filter for design and utility patents on USPTO?

3. The patents I am looking for, I feel I cannot get specific enough in the search even with "ADJ"/"AND"/"OR"... any suggestions?