Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Massachusetts
can you patent an idea on where you sell ad space similar to ads on placemats?
Asked on 11/01/09, 8:40 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse
Sarah Grosse, Esquire
An invention must be new, useful, and non-obvious to be considered for patentability. The "non-obvious" requirement is one of the biggest hurdles because if it would have been "obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art" to combine the teachings of multiple patents/references, the invention is not patentable.
You should see a Patent Attorney in your area who can evaluate your case and assess whether he believes your case is worth pursuing. Good luck!
Answered on 11/06/09, 1:45 pm
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