Report: Black And Decker
Category: Hardware & Tools
Black And Decker stole my invention for a new tool ripoff Hampstead Maryland
*Consumer Suggestion ..You should have gotten a patent
Black And Decker
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Hampstead, Maryland, 21074
U.S.A.
Submitted: 11/30/2004 12:11:46 PM
Modified: 11/30/2004 8:57:49 PM
Don
Toledo, OhioMy name is Don. About 4 years ago I invented a new hand tool. I made a crude prototype and a video. I shopped it all around and sent the video to many different companies including Barb Davis at Black and Decker. Everyone including Black and Decker sent me rejection letters. However this past week I saw a commercial on TV of the exact tool I was pitching to everyone put on by Black and Decker. I got on their website and sure enough it's their new greatest tool. I didn't have a patent and I still don't but Black and Decker ripped me off and does anyone know what I can do about this?
Don
Toledo, Ohio
U.S.A.
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Updates & Rebuttals:
- You should have gotten a patent Josh [11/30/2004 1:32:07 PM]
You should have gotten a patent
If your invention was patentable, you should have gotten a patent. If you suggest an idea to a company and you don't have a patent, they don't owe you anything. Since you have disclosed the idea before filing for a patent, it is no longer eligible for protection. Next time you have an idea, get a patent first, and negotiate based on that.
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