Legal Question in Business Law in New York

patent vs. trademark

I have an idea for a new use of a patented item. Can I patent my new use of the item?


Asked on 8/31/07, 5:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nancy Delain Delain Law Office, PLLC

Re: patent vs. trademark

Patent protection is available for a machine, manufacture, chemical composition, PROCESS or IMPROVEMENT.

If your use is novel, non-obvious and useful, then it may be worthwhile pursuing patent protection for your new use of the patented item.

Call my office if we can be of help as you seek patent protection. We're in Clifton Park, not far at all from you. For directions to our office, see our website at www.ipattorneyfirm.com .

Nancy Delain, Registered Patent Attorney

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Answered on 8/31/07, 6:36 pm


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