Patenting ??

[Whitewind]

I have just designed and built something that i think may have potential on the market, but at this day and age, with patent and stuff, i don't want to run into legal issues

which leads me to want to patent this idea, or actually, find out if this idea is patented, if not, then i can patent it

does anyone know how i can find out if this idea has been patented and what steps i need to take to get something patented?

any help is much appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

[kinggori]

Not really that knowledgeable but here are some links that you might find useful

http://www.inc.com/articles/2000/03/18173.html
http://www.getthepatent.com/

[purple_rabbit]

It would suck if someone already patented the idea lol

[PlayerOne]

It would suck if someone already patented the idea lol

haha, that'd suck

so...what's this new bright idea? how about you share it with us and we'll "help you" patent it? haha


I guess the best way to do this is to ask someone that has patented something on their own before, lots of brilliant minds on RFD, I'm sure someone could give you some nice pointers

Good luck on your thing!