Can I Patent and Sell My New Bottle Design to a Major Company like Heinz?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the process of patenting a new bottle design for ketchup and the potential for selling that design to a major company like Heinz. Participants explore various aspects of patenting, including costs, legal considerations, and strategies for approaching companies.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests writing up a plan and getting it notarized to establish a date for the idea before approaching Heinz, implying that this could provide legal leverage.
  • Another participant warns about the high costs of hiring a patent attorney and suggests that a competent patent agent could suffice, emphasizing the importance of not disclosing the idea publicly.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential for litigation if Heinz finds a loophole in a patent application, with one participant estimating litigation costs could exceed initial patenting costs.
  • Some participants joke about alternative ideas related to ketchup, including humorous and absurd concepts like growing tomatoes in a bottle or ketchup paintballs, which detracts from the main topic.
  • There are discussions about the ethics and implications of high-interest loans in the context of one participant's job, which leads to a side conversation unrelated to the patenting topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the patenting process, with no clear consensus on the best approach. Some emphasize the importance of legal protection and professional assistance, while others question the feasibility of getting a major company like Heinz to adopt a new design.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various criteria for patent eligibility, including novelty, usefulness, and non-obviousness, but there is no detailed exploration of these criteria. The discussion also includes humorous and tangential remarks that may distract from the main topic.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in intellectual property, patent law, or those considering submitting product ideas to large companies may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
omg stop it! you two made me spill my milk all over my keys!:mad: And now I'm haveing a hard time dipping my cookies between the X and C!
 
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  • #32
I someone borrows 200, then two weeks later if they don't have 245 to pay you back I'll bet you are nice enough to let them pay 45 and give them two more weeks right? then two more weeks another 45, then after 2 1/2 months they have paid back more than they borrowed and only owe what 245? I hope you check to make sure they are using the loan to purchase something that will appreciate in value, or at least not lose to much value. Don't let them buy food, cause then they'll have nothing to show for that money. and could get behind.
I don't blame you, but when there are check cashing places next door to check cashing places something is wrong. there are more check cashing places than there are streetlights. loan sharks used to break someone's legs if they didn't pay up and laws were passed to stop them. I'd rather have my legs broken. If someone's legs are broken and they can't pay you guys back do you give them a break or do you keep adding the 45 every two weeks, plus the late fees.
Do you make them sign in blood?
 
  • #33
Move down here to Mesa and I'll give you a job surveying. You won't have the pleasure of drinking the blood from your fellow man, but you'll get to use your brain and do some math and work with lasers and GPS and computers, you'll learn how to use AutoCad and you'll build roads and bridges and schools.
 
  • #34
Ohhhh man, you guys are too damn funny! I was crying over here.

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #35
With both Danger and tribdog around at the same time, Evo is going to have to take out extra insurance on her computer to cover the damage from spraying coffee on it!
 
  • #36
hypatia said:
you two made me spill my milk all over my keys!:mad: And now I'm haveing a hard time dipping my cookies between the X and C!
I've seen your pictures, honey. Your cookies won't fit between the speakers, never mind the X & C. And it serves you right for drinking milk. Keyboards (at least the Mac ones) are immune to scotch.
 
  • #37
Trib, I sort of agree in principle, but don't quite feel like discussing it right now. Anyhow, it's time to do my cashout. I'll pop back for a bit when I'm done. Maybe we should have a separate thread for it so it doesn't get in the way of humour. :biggrin:
 
  • #38
sorry, I didn't think about getting in the way of humour. Your posts do that often enough.
 
  • #39
Bloody hell! You were right, Evo... this guy's good.
Alright, this means war! You'll have to start without me, though. It's time to get to my darts match. (Actually, it's time to start drinking in preparation for my darts match.) The girlfriend's ADSL equipment arrived today, and I'm going to set it up for her after darts, so I might get back at to you tonight. Elsewise, tomorrow.
 
  • #40
okay good night. Don't worry it won't be hard to find someone to take your place . And I'm sure you'll be back before we even know you're gone.
 
  • #41
Danger said:
Bloody hell! You were right, Evo... this guy's good.
Alright, this means war! You'll have to start without me, though. .

good it won't be such a mismatch if you aren't around.
 

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