jumpchikk 0 #1 May 31, 2005 Does anyone know anything about patents, ever done one? What all does it involve? If you have, I need to pick your brain... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 May 31, 2005 IIRC, Billvon has several patents in his name...Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #3 May 31, 2005 However, he works for Qualcomm, a very big company with an agressive patent policy. It's almost certain that the legal department handled all the details. That said, being the kind of guy he is, Bill probably does understand the patent process backwards, forwards, and inside out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #4 May 31, 2005 Thank you, I've been on the website and I do work for some attorneys that could explain it to me, but being able to talk to someone that's actually been through the process and what it all entails would be very helpful. Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 May 31, 2005 I know enough about them to say, "Ask someone else. I don't do patents." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 May 31, 2005 Quote I know enough about them to say, "Ask someone else. I don't do patents." Lets see...at going lawyer rates, she now owes you $45 for that answer, right? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #7 May 31, 2005 Yeah, that billing expense just got lost in the circular file. I work around em enough to know what's gonna get billed and what isn't....LOL!! The power of inputing the time is WHERE IT'S AT!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #8 June 1, 2005 my dad has a patent, well he hold the creator title while the company he works for owns it, if you want call up General Electric and ask them, they should know...lol..... sorry i know i'm no help... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #9 June 1, 2005 Quotemy dad has a patent, well he hold the creator title while the company he works for owns it, if you want call up General Electric and ask them, they should know...lol..... sorry i know i'm no help... Yeeah, I will get right on that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #10 June 1, 2005 I used to be a legal assistant working on intellectual property issues. Patents are very complicated and arcane. Most attorneys don't know the first thing about patents, you need a specialist. Short answer, for the US, prepare to spend a few thousand dollars just in filing fees, not attorney costs, fees with the Patent and Trademark Office, and at least a year of your time. If you have a patentable idea, find a patent attorney and discuss it with him or her. Don't waste time, since your priority depends on how early you file (generally, the law has tons of caveats). Most patent attorneys will at least sit down with you and give you a quick evaluation for cheap, if not free. Keep in mind, I am not an attorney and cannot give you any legal advice! - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #11 June 1, 2005 From one legal assistant to another, Thanks Dan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #12 June 1, 2005 Geez... And I thought this was gonna be one of those kinky threads... For me, the only meaning "patent" has, is what patent leather shoes or boots a woman is wearing! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #13 June 1, 2005 Sorry to disappoint ya Billy... I have patent leather pants... black ones... They make that swish swish noise when I walk... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #14 June 1, 2005 QuoteSorry to disappoint ya Billy... I have patent leather pants... black ones... They make that swish swish noise when I walk... Tell me more,tell me more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #15 June 1, 2005 Quote Tell me more,tell me more. I'll just have to show ya Spence How'd you like your cowbell call Monday evening? Next time we will be more considerate when you are driving down the road! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #16 June 1, 2005 Even better!!You ARE coming to SDA this weekend right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #17 June 1, 2005 QuoteSorry to disappoint ya Billy... I have patent leather pants... black ones... They make that swish swish noise when I walk... Why would I be disappointed? Tell us more! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #18 June 1, 2005 QuoteEven better!!You ARE coming to SDA this weekend right? As much as I would love to come, it's best if I stay here this weekend... I think Bennie Boo and Jenn are coming tho.. I will be partying with the boogie circuit very shortly... just gotta work on some stuff first... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #19 June 1, 2005 I'm not sure whos point of view you are looking at.I think it would be best if you come to Skydive Atlanta this weekend.After all it is all about me you know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
