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Westinghouse 78614 56-Inch Industrial Ceiling Fan, Brushed Nickel
$53.35 This is a 3 blade industrial ceiling fan with steel blades includes 5 speed surface mounted wall switch with ball hanger installation system. This fan is designed for large, open spaces with high ceilings. Limited 10 year warranty. No. 78127: White finish... |
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Soleus Air PH3-12R-03, 12,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, 12,200 BTU Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan, White
$347.95 SOLEUSAIR PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS 12,000 BTU Cooling / 12,000 BTU Heating Unit SoleusAir portable air conditioners offer a space-saving design that cools, heats, dehumidifies, and fans all in one appliance. Portable air conditioners utilize R-22 refrigerant for increased efficiency and reliability. These air conditioners include a remote control, multi-color display and 24-hour programmable ther... |
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Diplomat Outdoor/Indoor Fly & Insect Control
$292.96 Electronic Fly Killers Coverage: 2000 Sq. Ft.... |
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Bostitch F21PL Round Head 1-1/2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Positive Placement Tip and Magnesium Housing
$206.95 Industrial high quality full round head framing nailer for general purpose nailing, framing, and other applications using common nails. Drives 21 plastic round head and metal connector nails. Angled magazine stays clear of work surface and holds up to 60... |
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JAVA TRADING CO. Single Cup Coffee Pods, House Blend, 14 Pods/box
$6.29 Have a delicious cup of coffee. The premeasured pods allow for quick and easy, single-serving brewing. Global Product Type: Beverages-Coffee; Beverage Type: Coffee; Flavor: House Blend; Packing Type: Pod.... |
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Essick Air ED11 800 Euro Console-Style Humidifier, White
$101.17 11 Gallons Per Day, Gray Variable Speed Digital Evaporative Humidifier, Humidifies 2,300 SQFT, Automatic Shut Off & Refill Lights, EZ Fill Design.... |
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10G SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL INDUSTRIAL BARBELL 5MM - 1 1/2 inches
INDUSTRIAL BARBELL - SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL - SIZE 10G - DIAMETER 1 inches - W/ 5MM BALL - QUANTITY 1... |
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100mW Executive High Power Green Laser Pointer(Could not light a match nor pop a balloon)
$28.85 Notice:This 100mW Executive High Power Green Laser Pointer Could not light a match nor pop a balloon....... |
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Stanley 61-809 3/8-Inch Nut Driver
$3.60 Item #: 680-61-809. Rugged hollow shaft constructionShafts resist scratching and corrosionExtra large handle increases torqueColor coded handles for easy size identification Tip Opening Size = 3/8 inOpening Type = HexShank Head Overall Handle Color = Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, BrownHandle Shank Finish = Chrome-Plated, PebbleShank Type = RoundMeasuring System = InchFinish = NickelHandle Type = Nut D... |
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Power from the Sun: A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity
$16.08 Easy-to-understand, accurate, and comprehensive, this is the guide for anyone interested in installing a solar electric system. Power from the Sun provides a basic understanding of electricity, solar energy and the sun, and solar site assessment. It discusses the types of photovoltaics (PVs) and PV systems, advances in PVs, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and generators, as well as the i... |
If a company has a product and doesn’t list a patent number, does this mean they probably don’t have one?
I know I can search USPTO, but I was thinking about this question in another way.
I see a company that is selling a cleaning product to a certain niche market, which has a trademark shown, but no patent number (pending, or otherwise) is listed on the product or any accompanying literature. The product consists of chemical solutions that any person could buy from a chemistry store or industrial supply house.
The company has been in business for about 4 years or so, and is very successful in it’s target market (has almost totally cornered this market). But their new cleaning product doesn’t appear to have a patent listed anywhere on the containers or website, just a trademark.
Would you take this to mean that the company probably does not have a patent on this product? Or can these things be difficult to discern? Their product has been around since their inception.
Keep in mind that there is nothing particularly special in baking soda — but Arm&Hammer has a big chunk of the market. Not everyone can organize to manufacture or process; not everyone has access to distribution channels. Patents do not represent the sole barrier to entry to a market. And just because there is no “pat. pend.” markings does not mean that none were filed.
The expressions “patent pending” (sometimes abbreviated by “pat. pend.” or “pat. pending”) or “patent applied for” refer to a warning that inventors are entitled to use in reference to their product or process once a patent application has been filed, but prior to the patent being issued or the application abandoned. The marking serves to notify potential infringers who would copy the invention that they may be liable for damages (including back-dated royalties), seizure, and injunction once a patent is issued.
As you note, the product has been available for 4 years. It was a good decision to have four years of revenue — especially if you were the first to file for a patent, and could defend it later. You also observe that they’ve cornered the market. Having significant market share which can be defended could represent a barrier to entry for potential competitors.