I have a great idea for a new product, how do I know if it already exists?

Question

Or if someone else already has a patent?

Answer 1

I guess there a place, where you can go and ask, if it's already patent, and how to patent it,,,,,,

Answer 2

First do several searches on the internet to see if you can find it or something similar.  If you don't find it search for patents.

http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/sear...

good luck.

By the way, I'm a design engineer and frequently get asked by family members and friends to do searches and help them design for prototype and manufacture.  Drop me a note if you

are interested in getting some help.  Currently I'm busy with a motor design for a friend but if yours is relatively simple I might be able to help. Don't rush into trying to file for a patent it may not be a worth while option for your idea

Answer 3

Ah, the old patent search. An area of our great country monopolized and promptly driven into the dirt by lawyers. Good luck, it will cost you a bundle to find out.