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by Ben Tex » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:27 am
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Any word on how the tone or approach of the show will change, if at all? Did ABC listen to the complaints about rewarding sob stories, instead of innovations? Will this season be more oriented towards the ideas, or are they satisfied to have created the latter-day "Queen for a Day"?
by Michelle » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:59 am
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Hey Ben:
Your questions are answered I think in our new posting:
http://www.americaninventorspot.com/season_two
Your questions are answered I think in our new posting:
http://www.americaninventorspot.com/season_two
by Michelle » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:20 am
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That's cool. Think, one of the members of our team will be auditioning in New York I think. It will be interesting to see whether they change the audition process.
I heard they are expecting a lot more contestants this season.
I heard they are expecting a lot more contestants this season.
Should I file a provisional patent application?
by Road Show » Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:23 am
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Just a quick question for you, Michelle. If I file a provisional application prior to auditioning for AI, I will be able to provide international protection for my invention once the formal utility patent is issued, but it also starts the clock ticking and I would have to file within the 12 month limitation. The downside of NOT filing the provisional would be to forfeit the right to file for international patents later on, but the companies interested in my invention are large global companies , and no one of consequence would really be interested in my invention without having the US market anyway. So do I file the provisional or not?
by Ben Tex » Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:47 am
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Road Show,
Interesting dilemma. A question--Why would you forfeit the right to file later by waiting? I'm inclined to say wait until the last possible point at which you can file the provisional, and then do it, but I'm no expert. BTW, I'm in a similar situation. I've applied for a U.S. utility patent (1/06), and am interested in international protection.
Interesting dilemma. A question--Why would you forfeit the right to file later by waiting? I'm inclined to say wait until the last possible point at which you can file the provisional, and then do it, but I'm no expert. BTW, I'm in a similar situation. I've applied for a U.S. utility patent (1/06), and am interested in international protection.
by Road Show » Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:59 am
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BT, The international patent community only recognizes activity with respect to the USPTO. Any public disclosure of the invention prior to filing either a provisional application or a formal utility patent application precludes one from entering the international arena. Going on AI will definitely be public disclosure so if I haven't filed before auditioning, I will forfeit that right. If you have already filed a formal utility patent, then you should be ok on your international filings, however, you might have considered the provisional route so that you could gain the extra year to develop your invention. The patent prosecution time is part of the 20 years, and the provisional extends the time to 21 years. My only concern is how important it is to the producers of AI to have the option for international patents?
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