How do you get something patented?
@just2crazygirlz (2479)
United States
May 26, 2008 2:26am CST
I have noticed on a couple of sites that it says patent pending. Well, I hand make tutus. I wonder if I could get a patent on my tutu design. How do you do that? I bet it costs a lot of money. Does anyone know?
2 responses
@repzkoopz (1895)
• Philippines
26 May 08
you only need to go to the patent office in your country. as far as i know, patent costs depend on the value of your product. it doesn't exactly equate to a high cost though..
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@just2crazygirlz (2479)
• United States
26 May 08
So what is the point of it anyway? No one else can make that design. I'm wanting to patent my tutus. I have researched online and cannot find a patent on a tutu anywhere.
@repzkoopz (1895)
• Philippines
26 May 08
point is.. you'll never know when somebody would try to use your work and make it theirs. if you have a patent, nobody can use your design without your consent. and anyone who uses it without your consent will be legally liable.
@snoopy88 (452)
• Australia
8 Jun 08
I haven't patented anything before but I've done an assignment on patent.
If you are still interested in granting a patent, please contact me thru snoopy88@helloitty.com.
I've got a site that's specifically written for Patent Process for people living in the US.
Just to let you know, granting a patent may not always be easy and lots of people have been unsuccessful with it because their work does not meet the criteria of a patent.
I wish you all the best and good luck with patent.
