Inventors M. Bates and R. Rienthaler and Universal Licensing are in negotiations with television show QVC to show their new products.  M. Bates has been granted a Utility patent and UPR is currently working on a Design patent. 

 

 

Universal Licensing is also negotiating with television show QVC for inventor D. Dueitch. QVC has made offers and UL is negotiating for a better deal on behalf of Mr. Dueitch and his product. As those negotiations continue, UL is also negotiating with manufacturers and distributors.

 

A “Notice of Allowance” is issued to an inventor when the United States Patent Office approves and issues a patent. The following clients have been issued a “Notice of Allowance”.  UPR’s patent attorneys will be completing a formally granted patent.

W. Bryant

L. Hackett

R. Green

 

Inventor J. Hodges has been granted the China Patent for his product.  

 

European Union patents have been filed for the following clients:

H. Cole – Attic Diaper

D. Drapeau – Remote Lighted Pad

G. Duncan – Dunks Flush Aways

L. Ercolini – One Piece Bathing suit With Snaps or Velcro

R. Rienthaler –The Beverage Wrap

M. Krebbs – Flushables

 

Informal Provisional Patents have been filed and receipts have been sent to the following clients:

T. Abduelal – GPS for Truck Drivers & RV’s

E. Carmouche – The Piggy Back Charger

J. Bartley – Three-in-A-Row

R. Bowman – Scrubs

J. Davies – Cooler Fan for Welders

T. Downs – The IV Separator

D. Haggins – Lap Top Printer

K. Ihlefeld – Fun Flush

K. Ingles – Ten Can Liner

S. James – Snap Lighting

E. Jefferson – Electric Range Cook Top Covers

L. Kolander – Comfy Cushions

K. Matthews – Cupcake Carrier

C. Peppard – Peps Roller Cover& Brush Saver

K. Poland – The Cycle Protector

R. Reeder – Water Heater Containment Tank

S. Rice – Care Cap

D. Sanchez – Trampoline Spring

K. Shino – Shino’s Restroom Accessory

S. Simpson – Medication/Mealtime Reminder

A. Sloas – Quench Despence

T. Triolo – Foney Water (Funny Water)

S.Krebsbach – Cone Holder

M. Glick – The Stripboat

M. Farley – Music Hands

E. Edge – Disposable BP Cuff Liner

A. Grigg – Load Dunage

S. Leach – The Saving Grace Swing

 

 

Formal Provisional Patents have been filed and receipts have been sent to the following clients:

P. Visconti – The Tick Scanner

L. Durham – Abdominal Explosion Bed

F. Emmerich -The Debris Catcher

J. Hudson – Cool Case

P. Johnson – Clear Grease Gun

K. Marcum – Baby Buffer

C. Quinton -  Easy Find

R. Wilson – Webtiles and Webosaurs

 

 

J. Lochmueller has been in contact with a prototype company that will produce a prototype of her product and/or an engineering design.  Additionally, the owner of Neato has agreed to facilitate a deal which will allow the Stroller Pak to be distributed internationally in 40 countries.

 

Universal Licensing attorney Michael Freedman has been in contact with a video production company out of Florida to work with UPR’s clients, discussions will begin this week.

 

A new and exciting update for inventor R. Rienthaler, Mr. Rienthaler has been contacted personally by a well known manufacturer, US Poly, to initiate confidentiality agreements. Universal Licensing will be reviewing these documents so that an offer can be discussed.

 

D. Drapeau has received interest from manufacturing giant Panasonic. Confidentially agreements have been sent for signing and negotiations should begin in the near future.

 

Universal Licensing’s agent Jim Lolitz has begun working on a brochure for inventor M. Bates and is helping to prepare for a tradeshow she will be attending with her product.

 

C. DeLage has returned from vacation and three out of four interested  manufacturers have signed confidentiality agreements. Standard Rubber, Retco, and HIVO manufacturers have signed all agreements and are ready to begin negotiations. Plasticolor has not yet signed the confidentiality documents but is expected to sign in the near future.

 

Informal Provisional Patents have been filed and receipts have been sent to the following clients:

J. Bartlet –Three-In-A-Row

K. Ihlefeld – Fun Flush

S. James – Snap Lighting

 

Trademark applications have been sent to the USPTO for:

C. McFann – Fish Flipper for Hook Removal

 

E. Carmouchee – The Piggy Back Charger

 

K. Ihlefeld – Fun Flush

 

C. Quinton – Easy Find

 

S. Rice – Care Cap

 

A. Sloas – Quench Despence

 

T. Villanueva – Cradle Sleeve

 

A. Nierodzik – Key Keeper

 

L. Milan – Baby’s Life Saver

 

H. Brooks – Neck Protector

 

I am more than happy to be an ardent spokesperson for United Patent Research. I have been working with the company for a year and a half. All of the personnel who have been involved with my intellectual property have been well-educated, articulate, responsive, and encouraging without giving any false promises. The company is extremely honest.

 

UPR, from the inception of my product, has offered step-by-step instructions, with my protection in mind.  I have found everyone to be highly knowledgeable about the entire patent process.  I give kudos to Jim Jackson who was extremely helpful in the beginning. Then, I had the good fortune to speak with Pat Ralston, President of UPR.  Pat Ralston is a gift!  He is so personable, and is extremely timely in returning phone calls or emails. I have told him that he makes me feel as though I am his only client! He has been extremely helpful with his suggestions in getting my idea to the marketplace, and with all of my questions and concerns.  I also would like to say that I feel extremely comfortable with the licensing attorney involved with my product, Mr. Michael Freedman. It’s a salute to the company that they have chosen him to represent their clients.  I also would like to say that the first person who called me after my first inquiry about the whole process (and I regret that I forget his name), was also knowledgeable and very encouraging.

 

United Patent Research is very thorough and also kept me highly informed in the step-by-step process to where my product is today.  I have been very happy with the whole exercise, and it’s my fervent wish for their continued success and prosperity in these challenging times. Thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of a wonderful American company. They are the embodiment of what a great company should be!      

Sincerely,

Claire deNatale

United Patent has many more exciting updates as we move into the month of February.

Owner and President Pat Ralston met with Tri Star Manufacturing at the tradeshow in Chicago. Tri Star Manufacturing has shown interest in inventor G. Lucas’s product, Lucas Designs, and will be signing a non- disclosure agreement. There is a strong indication that Lucas’ product could be endorsed by Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback of the now 6 time Superbowl Champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers!

D. Gospodarski has begun manufacturing the product, Daddy’s Salt. This product has been bottled and packaged. There are licensing agreements in 3 outlets and the product is ready for the shelf.

Inventor C. Denatale received a response from her first manufacturer, Z Manufacturing, in Missouri. CEO, Fred Zamzow has shown interest in her newly designed re-usable shopping bag and negotiations will begin shortly.

Inventor C. Delage has signed confidentiality documents with Universal Licensing and is beginning negotiations with well known manufacturer, Accuate Products.

A prototype company has been enlisted to construct an automotive accessory to secure a licensing agreement for C. Estepan with a major automotive manufacturer.

China Patents have been filed for the following clients:

H. Cole – Attic Diaper

K. Dorris – Klean Deck

D. Drapeau – Remote Lighted Pad

G. Duncan – Dunks Flush Aways

L. Erolini – One Piece Bathing Suits with Snaps/Velcro

R. Reinthaler -The Beverage Wrap

P. Erickson – E-Z-Stor-Drawer

R. Green – Car Seat Travel Pad

L. Hackett – Pizza Dipping Sauce & Container

Formal Provisional Patents have been filed and receipts have been sent to the following clients:

K. Thome -The Fragrance Applicator

T. Bicknese – The Giggle Swing

M. Boggi – The Memory Card Storage Book

R. Day – The New Refrigeration Trailer

J. Hall – Germ-Off Anti Bacterial Fogger

J. Warren – New Castle Dual Pipe Puller

M. Norris – Fuss Free Flag

P. Mylien – Ommi

A. Zinevich – Color Caps

Y.Acevedo – Handheld Grammar

C. Bowen – The Leg Rest

D. Brown – The Gamers Gloves

C. Catoggio – Don’t Forget It: The Medical Magn

C. Connell – Snow Rocket

S. Crum – Health Card First

L. Eaton – Handy Dandy Carrier

S. Flowers – Side Mount Mower

R. Freemont – Comfort Remote

J. Hall – Game Cam Weather Shield

T. Hendershot – Hendershot Garbage Bag

J. Klien – The A.R.K. Systems

J. Tharp – Braggin Raggin

J. Thibeault -The Thibeault Design

S. Apthorp – Apthorp Windmill

D. Drapeau – Remote Lighted Pad

L. Ercolini – The One Piece Bathing Suit with Snap/Velcro

R. Rienthaler -The Beverage Wrap

M. Krebs – Flushables

P. Erickson – E-Z-Stor-Drawer

A. Barker – Teething Glove

H. Brooks – Neck Protector

L. Durham – Abdominal Explosion Bed

G. Gogan – Fire Wall Flute Sealer

K. Hobbs – The-Rifle-Rest

T. Holland – The Retractable Trailer Hitch

M. Hollingsworth – Central Air Systems-Scented Filter

M. Kitt – My Teenager/Safe Mobile Phone

L. Mandon – A.X.I.S.(Automated Xchange Internet Service)

J. Miles-Post – Op Shower Covers

L. Mozar – The Baby Solid Feeding Bottle

K. Schmitz – Here I Am!!

S. Scott – Mower Work Ramp

J. Wallace – Gnat Be Gone

R. Eck – Gift Wrap Stack N Store

M. Galyon – Shopper Stopper

D. Gulimette – Quick Stop

S. Hubbard – The Sand Coasters

B. James – Flight Load Scanner

M. Mazza – Tattoo Wipes

C. Mickle – Foldable Quick Mop

C. Muys – The Laundry Pouch

D. Rowell – Travel Panties

R. Self – The-Door-Hanger

R. Sineni – The No-Mess Hotdog Bun

M. Smith – Hot Lather Razor Fades

L. Stewart – Transparent Seat Covers

S. Tomatich – Colored Salt

P. Visconti – The Tick Scanner

H. Witherspoon – Spoonball(Agony of Defeat)

Trademark applications have been sent to the USPTO for:

D. Grenier – Night Spotter Safety Treads

A. Grigg – Load Dunage

J. Hall – Germ Off – The Anti-Bacterial Fogger

L. Mozar – The Baby Solid Feeding Bottle

You can always file for a patent on your own, but you run the risk of your application being denied (with no refund from the USPTO) or of your patent not being strong enough that any company wants to buy or license it from you.  The initial costs may be more appealing to you but, keep in mind, there is more than one fee involved in getting a patent and, eventually, you are going to have to spend money trying to sell or license it.  Using a registered patent attorney will decrease the chance that your application will be denied and increase the likelyhood that you will have a substantial patent granted.  A manufacturer sees value in buying or licensing a strong patent.  UPR uses registered patent attorneys for all legal work as well as provides our clients with an added bonus of working with a licensing attorney who will help to market their patents on a contingency only basis.  This means free of charge to you.  UL’s only fee is a 20% commission once your patent is sold or licensed.  You’ll easily spend tens of thousands of dollars more to do it yourself.

Universal Licensing is pleased to announce the addition of a new product development team member, Jim Jinlolitz, who has an impressive resume including overseeing many complete corporate marketing delivery strategies with billion dollar budgets. Jim Jinlolitz has worked with many companies and achieved much success. He is responsible for the PermaLean Health Bar and Shake as seen on QVC and in health stores across the country.

 

Universal Licensing Attorney Michael Freedman and Inventor C. Estepan have a scheduled conference call with a major automotive manufacturer to exchange information in preparation for negotiating a licensing agreement with manufacturer Vallmar.

 

In March of 2008, President and Owner of UPR Pat Ralston met with an extremely interested manufacturer who has shown interest in negotiations with our clients’ products.  Prototyping has been discussed and preparations have been made for marketing one of our client’s products on the television program QVC.  Due to specific confidentiality agreements, no further information can be shared… yet.

  

G. Getz and Universal Licensing Attorney Michael Freedman await a conference call with major manufacturer Baxa Corporation.

Just because there is another patent that turns up in a patent search that is similar to yours, does NOT mean that you cannot get a patent on it.  So many, many people have the misconception that in order to get a patent there has to be nothing else like their idea in all of existence!  Quite the opposite, in fact.  Having a patent means that you or the company or manufacturer to whom you sell or license your patent have the legal right to do commerce with that idea.  Having a strong patent means that your competition is less likely to put out a product that is just like yours;  the better your patent, the more protection you have.  For example, there are over 400 patents on variations of the Frisbee.  When you buy a crescent wrench, how many different ones are there to choose from?  And how many new twists on the toothbrush have you seen in your life?  These all have their own patents.  Finding the legal significant difference between products is the purpose of a patent search, not to prove that it’s never been done, ever.  Improvements on existing ideas make up the bulk of new inventions.   This is why it is extremely important to know what the patenting process entails – we educate our clients on what we do and why.

 

All of our patent searches are done through registered patent attorneys, not through online searches.  The benefit of having a professional do the search is that the professional knows where to look, in which sub categories to search, and what is truly relevant to each case.  Having a list of patents that have been granted on a similar basis serves to HELP your case with the USPTO.  Obtaining patent protection isn’t just filling out some forms and paperwork.  Your case has to be presented to the USPTO to satisfy why they should grant you a patent.  The rejection/resubmission process that patent attorneys are registered to execute is what is known as patent prosecution.  It’s a lot more complicated that filling out a job application.

Often I am asked this question, would it be better for me to sell my patent for a lump sum or should I license it?  The first requirement here is that you have something to sell.  Patents give the holder legal ownership and the right to do commerce and prohibit others from making a profit without the owner’s permission.  When deciding, you should really take into consideration two things – your needs and the quality of your product.  Ask yourself these questions:  Does my product have the capability of staying on the market long term?  Is it something that can sell in mass quantity?  Do I want to have residual income or would I rather keep it simple?  Of course, if you sell out early there’s a big chance that the success of your product will outlive your desire to be involved.  In which case, holding on to your patent long term will yield not only a greater return for you, but also security for the future.  Then again, if the offer is big enough, why not take that money and reinvest it in your new ideas?  Very often, once the creative juices have started flowing they’re hard to stop.  There can be great rewards, beyond financial profit, in carrying your ideas through to fruition.

“I’d like to thank you for all of your professional help and courtesy in making the process of getting the provisional patent filed and getting the full patent ready and on it’s way to the lawyers for final preparation to be sent to the USPTO. All of my calls and questions have been handled in a most timely manner. I can not imagine the problems that I would have encountered if I had tried to attempt this process on my own. I am now looking forward to getting my product out to trade shows and watching you guys work on the marketing end of your professions. With the interest that has been generated in this product of my on accord, I have know doubt that things will move swiftly once we are able to start the marketing process. With your expertise in this area I think that the whole experience is going to make all of our heads spin around and fill our bank accounts. Again thanks for getting my product in the patent pending stage in such a timely manner and for your professional courtesy. Please do not hesitate to call me if there is anything else that I can do to help.  Sincerely, John Hodges, Your Friend and soon to be co-millionaire!  P.S. Hurry up Pat, just kidding!” —John Hodges                                       

“Hello: My name is Steve Boney; I invented a device that will be useful in the sport of fishing. I wanted to get it patented; however, I had no idea how to go about doing it. While browsing around on the internet I found the web site for United Patent Research. After making contact with them and their staff explaining the process to me, I hired them to do a patent search and marketability research. The research they did produced a positive response so they have moved forward with getting my invention patented and finding a company to produce and market the product. I have been very pleased with the service I have received from United Patent Research. Their staff has been very polite, helpful, and knowledgeable in answering any questions I have had concerning this process.” — Steve Boney