Who is a 'Do It Yourself IP filer'?
A 'Do It Yourself IP filer' is someone who wants to prepare and file their own patent application, trademark application or copyright registration. There are many different reasons why they want to prepare and file their own applications and registrations. They often do so because they want to protect their inventions, trademarks, and works of art but do not know or trust a consultant or legal professional. They also know that hiring an attorney or a company to help them pursue these projects is expensive.
What is File1st.com?
File1st.com is a unique, online service that use retired patent and trademark professionals to provide free IP information to 'Do It Yourself IP filers',
File1st.com website is operated by the law office of Dean A. Craine, P.S. uses retired and non-retired patent professionals to give free patent-related information on such topics as: What is a provisional patent application? What are the contents of a provisional patent application?
They can also provide information on: How to define an invention that is recognized by the USPTO; How to conduct a patent search; How to prepare and file a provisional patent application;
File1st.com also uses retired and non-retired tradeamark professionals to give free federal trademark-related information on: what is a trademark? What is the process to obtain a federal trademark?
We can also provide information on; How to select a federal trademark; How to conduct a trademark search; How to determine what type of federal trademark application should be filed; What items are needed tp file a federal trademark application; and What are the filing procedures.
.File1st.com also offers free copyright-related on: what is a trademark? What is the process to obtain a federal trademark?
In the event, the' Do It Yourself IP filer' needs assistance with their patent and trademark filings, the Law Office of Dean A. Craine, is here to assist.
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Putting Inventors, Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses First
We believe technology advancement in a society is dependent on independent inventors, entrepreneurs and Small Businesses. Unfortunately, federal and state governments and large businesses offer little or no financial assistance. In many instances, the only recourse for these individuals is to prepare and file their own seek patent, trademark, and copyright protections on their own. applications,
U.S. Government Encourages 'Do It Yourself Filers'
The U.S. Government encourages individuals to file their own patent application, a trademark application and copyright registration. When they need help, the also encourage the individuals to seek help without an attorney. While the USPTO.gov and Copyright.gov websites provide useful information, the statutes and rules that govern patents, trademarks and copyrights, and administrative procedures they follow are very complicating and difficult to understand. While each agency offers help desks to answer general questions, they will not answer specific questions that may arise. As a result ,'Do It Yourself Filers' are left on their own to struggle with uncertainty, seek advice from an attorney or abandon the application/registration. At File1st.com, we think there is a better way
Common Patent Questions
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How do I determine if my invention is patentable
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What kind of patent application should I file?
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What is the content of a patent application?
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What are the fees associated with a patent application and when when must they be paid?
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How do companies determine the value of my invention?
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How do I 'pitch' my invention to a potential licensee or buyer?
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Do I need a trademark?
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What is a trademark?
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Can I register my trademark?
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What are the fees associated with federal trademark?
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What is a copyright?
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What 'works of art' can be copyrighted?
Common Trademark Questions
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What is a trademark and why do I need one?
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What the difference between a state trademark and a federal trademark?
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How do I conduct a trademark search?
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What are the fees associated with a state or federal trademark?
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What is the contents of an Actual Use vs. Intent to Use federal trademark.
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How similar can your trademark be to other trademark?
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What kind of words are prohibited as a trademark?
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What are the post-filing fees associated with federal trademark?
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How do you use a trademark symbol?
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