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   DougF | May 19, 2005 04:07pm | #1

   I would suggest you consult with an attorney that specializes in intellectual property.

   Doug

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   MarkRD | May 19, 2005 06:10pm | #2

   We use one in MA that we are quite happy with. Eric Heels Clock Tower Law Group (http://www.lawlawlaw.com/).Good Luck,
   Mark

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   dinothecarpenter | May 20, 2005 01:25am | #3

   Hi.

   First thing first.

   Get one inventors note book.

   And document the invention as much as you can.

   You can find an inventors note book in Amazon or any good book store.

   good luck.

   YCF Dino

3. 
   GRW | May 20, 2005 02:38am | #4

   Oneuik1,

   I have 3 U.S. patents. All were processed through my primary employer.  Experianced patent legal help is needed. I understand the legal cost for a patent search, technical writers, and legal fees come to about $10K.  This patent search may lead to a patent with "current art" which means your idea is pre-dated by someone else. If your idea is at least 10% different than the "current art" you have a chance of patent approval. Plan on a year or two for the legal legwork.  I don't know the legal details well, my employer took care of these issues.

   You need to figure out if your future royalties will cover your cost.