My name is Sean and I have a “new” product idea that is similar to a current product being widely used. I work in the agriculture industry in the Central Valley in California and have an idea to improve upon and sell a piece of rodent control equipment with my name on it. What I don’t know, is the legal side of this. At what point would my product be TOO alike to the current product? What would I have to do to avoid likeness lawsuits? What do I need to know before pursuing this venture?
Accountant · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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I would start with the US Patent Office. You're going to want to get a patent anyway if a patent attorney gives you green lights down the board. It's my understanding they offer pro bono legal advice to small inventors.