Frequently asked questions.
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You must contact the patent attorney who filed the patent application on behalf of the inventor to find out if you can obtain the commercial rights to the idea. The address details of the attorney are given in the patent application.
You must contact the patent attorney who filed the patent application on behalf of the inventor to find out if you can invest in the idea. The address details of the attorney are given in the patent application.
Yes, you can and it is a free service we provide to inventors. As long as it’s covered by a patent or a published patent application, for example, a PCT, or a USA or a European patent application, or a patent application at another county’s patent office. Ideas submitted are published at the discretion of IdeaJudge.
We publish ideas we believe the public will find interesting. We publish ideas for informational and educational purposes only. No guarantee or warranty of any nature is implied or given to users of the information.
No, publishing ideas on IdeaJudge is a free service for inventors. This aligns with our mission to support inventors and inspire innovation for the greater good.
Yes, you can share ideas on social media or other platforms. Sharing helps highlight innovation and inspire others.
IdeaJudge presents information as it is described in the patent application. We recommend consulting the patent application directly or seeking professional advice to verify any details.
Yes, businesses can recommend ideas for publication. However, all submissions must meet our criteria and are published at IdeaJudge’s discretion to ensure relevance and quality.
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We recommend that you consult a patent attorney to assist you in filing a patent application to cover your idea, or improvement to an existing idea. If you make an improvement to another person’s idea, you may be able to obtain patent protection for your improvement.
No, IdeaJudge does not guarantee the success, commercial viability, or accuracy of the ideas it features. The ideas are showcased for informational and educational purposes only, and no warranties or guarantees are provided.
IdeaJudge does not facilitate direct contact with inventors. To inquire about an idea, you must contact the patent attorney listed in the patent application for guidance on the next steps.
All ideas featured on IdeaJudge are covered by patents or published patent applications, ensuring they are legally protected. Users are encouraged to respect these protections and consult a patent attorney before pursuing any commercial interest.
No, commercializing an idea without permission may violate intellectual property laws. To explore commercial opportunities, you must contact the patent attorney listed in the patent application for guidance.
If you believe your idea overlaps with one featured on IdeaJudge, consult a patent attorney to review the details and determine your intellectual property rights.
If an inventor requests their idea to be removed, we will evaluate their request in accordance with our policies and applicable laws to ensure their rights are respected.
