P3D Re: 2535 (patents)

[JNorman805 <JNorman805@xxxxxxx>]

In P3D 2535, Boris writes:

<< It is my understanding that you can't patent just an idea.  However, it
 appears you can patent the initial development of an idea without
 demonstrating that it will work.  Is this correct?  Is anyone on P3D a
 patent attorney?
 
 (I've had an idea for a patent for some time.  But without the means to
 develop the idea, how can one get a patent?  How far must an idea be
 developed, to be sufficient for receipt of a patent?)
  >>

I'm an attorney, although NOT a patent attorney.  However, I've had occasion
to draft a patent application for one of my own failed brainstorms.  I used a
truly excellent resource for the nonlawyer, called "Patent It Yourself,"
published by Nolo Press in California.   I'm sure you can get this book
through amazon.com in the web.  Whether you go all the way and do it yourself,
or use the book to know what you are getting into before you engage the
services of one of my high-priced colleagues, I really recommend this book.
Good luck.  Jim Norman


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