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moses kenyajui
Sep 23, 2009, 01:41 AM
Is it possible to file a patent which contains a combination of an already patented idea and a totally new idea,with the whole combination performing a different task and working under a differed principle from the original invention.

tickle
Sep 23, 2009, 09:22 AM
Moses, you can't really incorporate someone else's 'invention', already patented and carrying a patent number into your own design unless you ask permission, or offer royalties to the person or institution with the original patent. Patent numbers are government registered.

Tick