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    Who gets the patent when two inventors have the same idea?

    Question #81305. Asked by stupid5584. (Jun 01 07 12:21 AM)


    srini701

    		Off the top of my head, I guess whoever files for the patent first gets it :)

    One example I can think of is the patent for Neem tree and its medicinal and other uses. Neem is a tree that originated on the Indian subcontinent and it has been used for medical purposes by Indians for several centuries now, but the first and most patents for Neem are held by the USA. See this link for a discussion on Neem patents...

    http://www.neemfoundation.org/patents.htm

    Jun 01 07, 12:50 AM
    Arpeggionist

    		The most famous case of two people filing for a patent for the same idea on the same day was the telephone - the patent was filed by Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Grey. Famously, Grey was denied the patent rights, since Bell filed for his patent first.

    Jun 01 07, 2:56 AM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		According to multiple sites, Elisha Grays Patent Lawyer DID file before Bells Attorney but Bells fee for said patent was entered into the cash ledger first, thusly making Bell the first to apply.

    As with ALL things in Life. Timing. Or the record of time!

    Jun 01 07, 1:13 PM
    apophis57

    		normally it is determined by whoever applies for the patent first.

    Jun 02 07, 12:03 PM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		Which application gets PROCESSED first.

    Jun 02 07, 1:29 PM

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