Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

I have a patent that I had since 2007. I been doing a search on line with the patent number and found a online company that had my patent included with several others on a list for PDF downloads for a price. Is this something that is legal to do? Charging someone for a PDF file of my patent without my permission? My patent # is 7288110

Thank you for your time and assistance..

Stacey M. Levine

Patent Owner

#7288110


Asked on 11/30/10, 9:57 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Yes, it's legal.

It's also a trap for suckers. Anyone can download the patent for free at the USPTO website.

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Answered on 12/05/10, 10:10 am
Patrick Tracy Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,

A patent is a public document issued by the USPTO. The file in and of itself is available on the internet for download. This just a service that they provide and is legal. Companies such as Derwent and Lexis Nexis provide this service, especially for attorneys.

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Answered on 12/05/10, 10:11 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorneys. As a patent holder, you can only complain (take action) if someone infringes on your patent. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation

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Answered on 12/05/10, 11:29 am


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