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Hi, originally this was going to be a private forum for distribution of notifications from Ric as he tries to help the hundreds of inventors who have asked for his assistance. Due to the sheer volume of requests,Ric has decided to make this forum open so that people can benefit from the answers Ric gives to people as they ask questions. Please be careful, this is a public forum and what you say can be read by anybody.

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Matthew DeBlock, Ric Richardson2

1/27/14

Artist-Inventor Seeking Advice

Hi mate. Sign up here http://ricricho.com/home/index.php?title=Get_Ric%27s_Help_to_write_a_patent And

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Artist-Inventor Seeking Advice

Hi mate. Sign up here http://ricricho.com/home/index.php?title=Get_Ric%27s_Help_to_write_a_patent And

1/27/14

Ric Richardson4

2/26/13

Would you like some help from Ric to get your project going in the next few weeks?

Hi Leigh im still handling a backlog for existing people im helping so I dont think there will be any

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Would you like some help from Ric to get your project going in the next few weeks?

Hi Leigh im still handling a backlog for existing people im helping so I dont think there will be any

2/26/13

Scott Taylor, … steve jenkin6

2/23/13

Round A Financing

Hi Ric, Yes I have the first overview edition. I've just re-read it! Cheers, Scott From: rics-

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Round A Financing

Hi Ric, Yes I have the first overview edition. I've just re-read it! Cheers, Scott From: rics-

2/23/13

2/6/13

Next e-book release

Hi Ric, Any update please on when the second part of your e-book will be available? Cheers, Scott

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Next e-book release

Hi Ric, Any update please on when the second part of your e-book will be available? Cheers, Scott

2/6/13

2/4/13

H mate, Im a big believer in thinking out how to get skilled people to work with me or how to sell my

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H mate, Im a big believer in thinking out how to get skilled people to work with me or how to sell my

2/4/13

Ric Richardson, Adam Wilson3

10/21/12

How do I know if my idea is worth patenting?

Tbe most important thing is to work out if it can be protected since if you do anything and it can be

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How do I know if my idea is worth patenting?

Tbe most important thing is to work out if it can be protected since if you do anything and it can be

10/21/12

10/12/12

Re: Exclusive contracts

Sorry dont uinderstand? If hes going to be the CEO, hes going to be the CEO.. you cant have more than

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Re: Exclusive contracts

Sorry dont uinderstand? If hes going to be the CEO, hes going to be the CEO.. you cant have more than

10/12/12

Ric Richardson2

10/9/12

Re: patent infringed by an apple Ipad accessory

Hi Victor, Another idea you might be interested in. I just wanted to let you know that the guys at my

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Re: patent infringed by an apple Ipad accessory

Hi Victor, Another idea you might be interested in. I just wanted to let you know that the guys at my

10/9/12

kyw...@myway.com

10/8/12

kywilms@myway.com has shared: Ric Richardson | Inventor: Inventor Masterclass Oct 12th - 5 seats left

Hi Ric. Got the invitation for the Inventor Masterclass today. I am not sure if I can make it but

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kywilms@myway.com has shared: Ric Richardson | Inventor: Inventor Masterclass Oct 12th - 5 seats left

Hi Ric. Got the invitation for the Inventor Masterclass today. I am not sure if I can make it but

10/8/12

10/6/12

Masterclass this Friday 12th October at Byron Bay

Hello forum members, Just wanted to let you know that there are still about 5 slots left for the

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Masterclass this Friday 12th October at Byron Bay

Hello forum members, Just wanted to let you know that there are still about 5 slots left for the

10/6/12

Ric Richardson, Terry Herps2

10/1/12

Hi Ric A call would be good thank you Kind regards Terry Herps TCB Business Manager Ballina Toyota

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Hi Ric A call would be good thank you Kind regards Terry Herps TCB Business Manager Ballina Toyota

10/1/12

8/28/12

Re: 2 patents in 1

It really depends mate... for example an engine patent and a wheel patent have no baring on a car

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Re: 2 patents in 1

It really depends mate... for example an engine patent and a wheel patent have no baring on a car

8/28/12

Stephen Hill, … Ric Richardson3

8/26/12

Re: Next 2 weeks probono and discount consulting slots with Ric Richardson

hi mate.. wait about 20 minutes after this email for this to upload and then download it. https://dl.

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Re: Next 2 weeks probono and discount consulting slots with Ric Richardson

hi mate.. wait about 20 minutes after this email for this to upload and then download it. https://dl.

8/26/12

8/22/12

Re: Calculating royalties

Mate I don't do much licensing, but there is a book called license your invention by NOLO press

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Re: Calculating royalties

Mate I don't do much licensing, but there is a book called license your invention by NOLO press

8/22/12

Scott Taylor, … Ric Richardson6

8/22/12

Commercialization Srategy

Sorry mate don't know the space but as long as she has done a deal the size of the company you

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Commercialization Srategy

Sorry mate don't know the space but as long as she has done a deal the size of the company you

8/22/12

8/22/12

Next 2 weeks probono and discount consulting slots with Ric Richardson

http://ricrichardson.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/next-2-weeks-probono-and-discount.html Hi there everyone

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Next 2 weeks probono and discount consulting slots with Ric Richardson

http://ricrichardson.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/next-2-weeks-probono-and-discount.html Hi there everyone

8/22/12

6/26/12

RE: Commercialization Strategy

Thanks Ric! I've started looking. Cheers, Scott From: rics-inve...@googlegroups.com [mailto

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RE: Commercialization Strategy

Thanks Ric! I've started looking. Cheers, Scott From: rics-inve...@googlegroups.com [mailto

6/26/12

Myloop, … Ric Richardson6

6/26/12

This site is for inventors... not entreprenuers or cottage industrialists... As I said before my

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This site is for inventors... not entreprenuers or cottage industrialists... As I said before my

6/26/12

Myloop, Ric Richardson2

6/25/12

Paid facilitators

No find a professional CEO and they will know the best source of funds for the companies situation. R

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Paid facilitators

No find a professional CEO and they will know the best source of funds for the companies situation. R

6/25/12

davidinbyron, Ric Richardson2

6/25/12

redesigning a widget or finding a new use for one

Applications can't be patented. Only methods or systems. If your approach requires a change or

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redesigning a widget or finding a new use for one

Applications can't be patented. Only methods or systems. If your approach requires a change or

6/25/12

Larry, Ric Richardson2

5/31/12

Do you need a signed NDA (nondiscloure agreement) from a patent attorney before you talk to them?

No. Client attorney privilege protects you and also they would be in breach of personal misconduct to

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Do you need a signed NDA (nondiscloure agreement) from a patent attorney before you talk to them?

No. Client attorney privilege protects you and also they would be in breach of personal misconduct to

5/31/12

Peter@Brissy, Ric Richardson4

5/30/12

First what is the budget? If its low id try freelancer.com or rentacoder.com if you can pay aussie

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First what is the budget? If its low id try freelancer.com or rentacoder.com if you can pay aussie

5/30/12

5/29/12

Idea already patented

Hi Ric, Unfortunately I've just discovered an existing patent covers my "new" idea. My

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Idea already patented

Hi Ric, Unfortunately I've just discovered an existing patent covers my "new" idea. My

5/29/12

Larry, Ric Richardson2

5/27/12

How do you approach a large company with an idea so you don't get ripped off?

A US based website says the following citing US patent law http://www.asktheinventors.com/faq.html

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How do you approach a large company with an idea so you don't get ripped off?

A US based website says the following citing US patent law http://www.asktheinventors.com/faq.html

5/27/12

5/26/12

lapsed provisional patents

Hi Ric, somewhere between 5-10 years ago i lodged a provisional patent. I did not follow through

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lapsed provisional patents

Hi Ric, somewhere between 5-10 years ago i lodged a provisional patent. I did not follow through

5/26/12

Hugh, Ric Richardson2

5/21/12

How to get the most out of a paid prior art search?

There is no such thing as setting a scope... you give them your patent and they compare to everything

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How to get the most out of a paid prior art search?

There is no such thing as setting a scope... you give them your patent and they compare to everything

5/21/12

5/21/12

how do i go from idea to prototype

Hey Empower, I'm not as experienced as Ric, but from my own experience and that of my friends, I

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how do i go from idea to prototype

Hey Empower, I'm not as experienced as Ric, but from my own experience and that of my friends, I

5/21/12

Ric Richardson, Ric Richardson3

5/12/12

Which patent attorney do you use Ric?

I also use a US based firm but I am now leaning towards coordinating my patent work through the one

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Which patent attorney do you use Ric?

I also use a US based firm but I am now leaning towards coordinating my patent work through the one

5/12/12

Ric Richardson, Ric Richardson3

5/12/12

How do you headhunt possible CEO's?

What if they still work for the company? I assume they would have started working for the new parent

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How do you headhunt possible CEO's?

What if they still work for the company? I assume they would have started working for the new parent

5/12/12

Hugh, Ric Richardson4

5/10/12

Progressing from Prototype to Production - Design house or specialist providers..

no worries mate. Ric On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 4:38:13 PM UTC+10, Hugh wrote: Thanks again for your

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Progressing from Prototype to Production - Design house or specialist providers..

no worries mate. Ric On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 4:38:13 PM UTC+10, Hugh wrote: Thanks again for your

5/10/12

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