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by ntkris on December 26th, 2007

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I have an idea for a new product and did a patent search and found someone who has a patent on it already, however my idea would require an additional part that adds more functionality to this device, is this infringement?

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  • by Piano Player on July 13th, 2009

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    Most patents are not entirely new ideas, but rather enhancements upon existing ideas/devices, there's nothing wrong with that as one patent can reference many others. The ballpoint pen for instance was an enhancement upon liquid ink reservoir pens. If you were to set up a factory to produce your invention, you would have to negotiate royalties to the first patent holder.

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