Elizabeth C., inventor of the Twist & Shake Baby Bottle, received a positive manufacturer inquiry from Zhejiang Feating Plastic Investment Co., Ltd. of China. This company communicated to Elizabeth that there is a significant Asian market for new types of baby bottles. As Elizabeth is about to file for patent protection in China, she is well prepared for significant commercial possibilities in the expanding Chinese marketplace. In addition, Michael Freedman of Universal Licensing, United Patent Research’s licensing affiliate, is providing Elizabeth with advice and assistance regarding contacts and communication with Chinese companies.

United Patent Research client, George G., recently received an engineering design analysis of his invention, the Sensor Pill Topper. This analysis confirmed the practical viability of his invention and identified the required structural elements needed for production of commercial units.

Rachelle D., inventor of the Fit2go, communicated to her licensing agent, Universal Licensing, that Ford Motor Company is pleased to receive outside submissions of new ideas. Ford Motor Company does, however, require that all new invention submissions be submitted only to their web site. Universal licensing will be advising Rachelle regarding the proper procedures to following in dealing with Ford Motor Company.

United Patent Research client inventor, Limor M., has received a manufacturer inquiry regarding the Thermal Sensing Baby Feeder. The manufacturer, MAM USA, deals with baby and infant products.

Jason H., inventor of Germ Off, received a signed confidentiality agreement from a manufacturer. Jason will now send appropriate information concerning his invention to this company.

United Patent Research is pleased to announce that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance regarding the trademark application of UPR client, Michael M. Congratulations Michael regarding your successful trademark application!

United Patent Research is pleased to report that the Chinese Patent Office has announced that Kenneth D., inventor of Klean Deck, has been issued a “Notification of Granting Patent Right”. Mr. D. is hoping that achieving patent status in the vigorous Chinese market will be a significant step towards the commercial success of his invention.

A client of United Patent Research (UPR), inventor/fisherman Steven B., was in a quandary regarding the next steps he could take to promote his invention, The Jug Line Fishing Device. Steven B. contacted UPR’s affiliate, Universal Licensing and its President, Mr. Michael Freedman, for advice. Mr. Freedman noted the up-coming 2010 Boat and Fishing show in Mr. B.’s home state of Florida. Mr. Freedman explained how to research the names of the companies who will be attending this trade show and encouraged Mr. B. to contact some of these companies prior to the show. As Mr. B. has been granted United States and European Community Design patents he is well prepared to promote his invention at this up-coming trade show as well as other trade shows in the future.

On June, 23, 2009, Cadie Products Corporation informed inventor Edward J., that they would be interested in distributing his invention, Electric Range Cook Top Covers, via mail order sales. This invention (USPTO Patent Pending) is an accessory for electric stoves which helps to keep the stove tops clean.