I have an idea to improve on an existing product. Do I have to have a patent prior to having a manufacturer make a prototype of this product?
By Nina Kaufman
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Nina L. Kaufman, Esq. is an award-winning New York City attorney, edutainer and author. Under her Ask The Business Lawyer brand, she reaches thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners with her legal services, professional speaking, information products, and LexAppeal weekly ezine. She also writes the Making It Legal blog.
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