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US8421408 A Truly Wireless Electronic Device Charging System
US Patent 8421408 uses radio waves for a truly wireless charging system. Got A Bright Idea? Call (925)600-7342 or visit GotABrightIdea.com.
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Feb 18, 20201 min read
Can I Copyright a Logo?
To register a logo-like work for copyright, the Copyright Office requires the logo to have creative non-text elements. GotABrightIdea.com
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Feb 12, 20201 min read
A Fun Idea – Off-Road Rolling Film Vision System
Dirt and oil block off-road riders’ vision and cause damage, injury, and death. K-Mol hired Gerald R. Prettyman to patent its safety rolling
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Feb 9, 20203 min read
Patent Restriction Practice
A Restriction is a requirement for one invention per patent. An application claiming more than one invention must be restricted to one inven
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Feb 8, 20201 min read
U.S. Patent 8184372 – A Bright Idea
California Sunlight developed enhanced solar technology & hired Gerald R. Prettyman, who secured 9 patents on its technology.
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Feb 8, 20201 min read
HOME STATE TRADEMARK FILINGS
All business owners have at least two common desires - protect the company name, and save money. While most people think of, and seek the...
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Jan 29, 20201 min read
Seven Reasons to File a Patent Application
1. U.S. and international law require you file a patent application before disclosing the invention to the public or selling or offering...
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Jan 28, 20201 min read
Layover Travel Pillow - U.S. Patent 8205283
Falling asleep in an inconvenient place is difficult. A client of Gerald R. Prettyman invented this and hired him to secure a patent,...
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Jan 18, 20201 min read
Buyer Beware: Invention Promotion
Should you contact an Invention Promoter? These firms prepare glossy brochures and say they will promote the invention. Unfortunately,...
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Jan 15, 20201 min read
An Ingenious Bottle - U.S. Design Patent No. 736644
This ‘Bottle’, U.S. Design Patent No. 736644, prepared by Gerald R. Prettyman, ingeniously combines a product bottle and a smoking device.
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Jan 14, 20201 min read
Pants Up Easy: U.S. Patents 8990978, 9084501, and D782154 - Aid for People with Limited Mobility
As known by older people and people who suffer from a debilitating injury or illness, trying to change your pants when your hips won’t...
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Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
Jan 11, 20201 min read
U.S. Patent 10457220 - With car break-ins thefts on the rise, why hasn't anyone done something?
The Floorboard Storage Compartment, US Patent 10457220, prepared by Gerald R. Prettyman helps conceal contents within a hidden compartment.
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Gerald R Prettyman
Jan 10, 20172 min read
Proof of Invention: The Postmark is Dead
No, this article is not about the Post Office. Rather, this article is about inventors needing to file a patent application to protect an...
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