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At Gulf Coast Intellectual Property Group we can answer any question you might have about the patent filing process. Here are some Frequently asked questions, we also have additional patent FAQ’s in video.

Gulf Coast Intellectual Property Group provides low cost, High quality Patent applications. We can prepare and file your U.S. Patent application for much less than most other law groups. Our Patent Practitioners have decades of experience so you can be sure your application is prepared with excellent attention to every detail. Protect your idea or product today by calling Gulf Coast Intellectual Property Group.

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Our Patent Law Group can help you no matter where you live. Patent Law is Federal so we can represent you no matter where you live. Whether you live on the East Coast, West Coast or Mid-West, Gulf Coast IP can prepare and prosecute your Patent application. And with no-charge consultations you can be assured that we are there to answer your questions every time you need to speak with us.

Yes, US residency is not required for a US Patent. Any inventor, no matter where they live can file for Patent protection in the US.

Yes, US citizenship is not required to file for a Patent. Any inventor, regardless of their citizenship can file for a Patent in the US.

There are many documents that are prepared when filing a Patent. At a minimum you need an Application Disclosure Statement, An Oath and Declaration, Specification, Formal Patent Drawings and of course the USPTO Filing Fee.

Yes, you can either appeal the decision or re-prepare your application and try again providing no other statutory bars were violated.

Yes, there is an Appeals process.

Yes, you can sell wherever you like, just remember the US Patent protects you in the US marketplace not another country.

US citizenship is not required to file for a Patent. Any inventor, regardless of their citizenship can file for a Patent in the US

You do not have to show your invention to anyone. Additionally, it is not required to make your invention before filing for a Patent.

It is not required, but it is always a good idea to keep notes with dates.

No, this provides no protection at all.

Yes, if you created a unique Design for an iPad case you can file for a Design Patent.

No, Provisional applications are not published.

On the printed Patent it is just your name.

Your records can be accessed once published through the USPTO PAIR system.

Just your name and address.

No.

A trademark protects a brand name or logo, i.e. the source of the good, the Patent protects the good itself.

You can file a copyright for a website for about 50 dollars.

You don’t. Every business takes a risk with every product. Remember the Segway? Great idea BIG money loser.

Yes, it is not required to build the invention first, in fact most are not..

You can market the Patent through many channels in order to find a buyer.

Over 150 years ago. For a complete history of the US patent office click here

No, most applications require Formal Patent drawings that are prepared as part of the application preparation process.

No, Formal Patent drawings are required, video submissions are not allowed as part of the application process.

Patent it first. Once you make an offer for sale you only have 12 months to file for a Patent. If you miss that date you are barred from filing for a Patent.

You need to check with your employer. You’ll always be the inventor but they may want ownership of the Patent.

Once you make an offer for sale you only have 12 months to file for a Patent. If you miss that date you are barred from filing for a Patent.

Both perform the same duties in preparing and prosecuting a Patent application. Both took and passed the USPTO Bar Exam. The Patent Attorney can practice state law in whatever state they are registered in under that state’s bar.

In general yes but not much difference.

Go to www.uspto.gov and perform a Practitioner search.

Ultimately the USPTO makes that decision but working with a Patent Law Group, they can help determine your chances.

No, you must have an application filed with the USPTO.

No, it is your idea. You can file for a Patent and then try to sell your idea to the car companies.

Yes, it is called a Ribbon Copy.

No you are always listed as the inventor.

No, a Patent costs the same whether its one inventor or 25.

All individuals contributing to the material elements of the invention should be listed as inventors

No.

No.

No, but you can list your business name as the assignee.

No, you have to be listed as the inventor but you can assign the Patent to your son.

All Patent application documents are maintained by the USPTO.

No.

No, applications are processed in the order they are received.

No, A US Patent is required for protection in the US.

Anytime there is a application pending with the USPTO you should use “Patent Pending”.

Yes, there are Patent holding companies that seek to buy Patents in various fields.

No.

No, typically drawings, photos(if available) sketches or just a discussion is all that is required.

No, all filings are performed electronically.

Patents on food are limited mostly to the method of making the food.