Patent & Trademark Institute Of America AKA United Licensing Corporation,Inc. AKAInternational Patent Advisors Inc. Patent And Trademark Institute Of America AKA International Patent Advisors AKA United Licensing Cor misleading, rip-off, made empty promises, took my money under false pretenses,crooks, took advantage Ripoff Garden City New York

I thought I had come up with a wonderful idea that I had never seen in the Market Place so I did some research on how to get a Patent.I'm from Canada and from what I was reading, it seemed to make more sense to get in touch with an American Co. as I was led to believe they would have access to a much bigger world market.This all started around Aug/o5.

I got in touch with the Patent and Trademark Institute of America and eventually was conned into sending them a cheque for $961.00 to get started on this process.After I sent that money, I had to fill out a bunch of forms in order to receive a Licensing Agreement. I mailed back the signed documents for that to The United Licensing Corporation In Garden City New York.

After much discussion with various people, I was told I needed to pick out a Patent Pkg. and I had several options for varying amts. of money from $1990.00 to $17,995.00.I also had the option of combining all 3 plans for $49.000.00 which would assure me of a faster positive result.I ended up applying for a "Provisional Patent" I chose one of the cheapest pkgs. which was supposed to give me Patent Pending staus.This cost me $14,136.59.It cost me $36.97 to send by UPS.I sent this on Dec.23/05.

Once that was received, I was assured I would be hearing from representatves who would be attending Trade Shows all over the world and there would most definitely be interest in my invention. I was told that a manufacturer could possibly even buy my idea for thousands of dollars or go into a partnership ,of sorts, with me to market and manufacture my idea.I did get a few letters from so-called interested parties from Trade Shows as far away as France.I had to send them some forms to fill out stating they wouldn't steal my idea if I divulged it to them.I never heard anything back from any of them.
I tried to get out of our agreement Apr.20/06 as I was very unsatisfied with this whole process. They weren't doing anything for me and seldom returned my phonecalls.I was informed that I needed to inform them in writing of my wish for a refund but in the end I was told it was not possible . They would, however, give me a Utility Patent free of charge.

I haven't heard anything from them for months and when I tried to call, I got the voice message about the Co. being in contempt of court etc.

I could ill afford to lose that much money.How foolish I feel now!

Lb
Sebringville, Ontario
Canada