Re: Re: Multi-named Patents & Royalties

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Multi-named Patents & Royalties

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: : : If more than two names appear on a patent, is one of the parties obligated to pay royalties to the other party? : : Dear Pat, : : Depends on the circumstances and agreements. There may be assignments. My unresearched recollection of the law is that unless there is a written agreement to the contrary, joint inventors can deal freely with an invention. : : M. Arthur Auslander : : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : : ELAINE's Workshop® : : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : : Reality Check®

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