New York Inventor & author speaks out !

06/07 - jgentiluomo@aim.com wrote:

Dear Arnie,

While browsing the internet on the "Findlaw" website, I came across your Oct. 7, 2002 e-mail to Mitch Albom, regarding your Perfecta Grip invention. You mentioned how a fraudulent and corrupt patent system had allowed others to infringe and steal your invention. In trying to get press regarding your problem, you stated that most won't touch the subject for fear of challenging a government system. You also mentioned that you picketed a former law firm for 3 days before you got TV coverage regarding your problem.
I can sympathize with you, because I've also been taken by a corrupt patent system, plus a corrupt judicial system. In my case I invented a bowling ball covered by Pat. No. Re. 34,614. To talk about corruption in the Patent Office, it took me 12 years to receive the patent, because Patent Office Examiners favor corporations, and therefore, try to force independent inventors into receiving the weakest patent protection possible, so that corporations can easily circumvent or outright steal the patent. This is just the tip of the iceberg, because if you are an independent inventor and successful in receiving strong patent protection, you will more than likely get involved in court litigation, and encounter corrupt federal judges. Since the federal court system favors corporations with the big bucks, your patent will be invalidated, as my patent was.
Since you mentioned that you had a hard time getting press to expose the corrupt patent system, you can imagine the problem I had trying to get press to expose the corrupt United States judicial system. To expose corrupt federal court judges, I picketed the federal courthouse, and was completely ignored by newspaper an TV news media, because of judicial terrorism. Since I was unsuccessful in getting news media coverage, I wrote a book that exposes the corruption occurring in the U.S. Patent Office and the U.S. Federal Courts.
To get a more thorough assessment of the corruption, view my website at: www.americasjudicialmeltdown.com.

Sincerely,

Joseph A. Gentiluomo

N.I.P.P.E.R.S.

Hello… We represent the non-profit organization called - N.I.P.P.E.R.S.
or, the “National Intellectual Property Protection & Equal Rights Service”.

Are you an Independent Inventor - with a good idea..? Maybe you’re a
Small Corporation, just getting started out in the world of “Big Business”.
Perhaps, you’re a modest housewife, or merely a “poverty level” survivor
gifted with a keen mind, and you possess a burning desire to get ahead?
Then I’m proud to say that N.I.P.P.E.R.S.” - was created to help people - just like you!

All people... regardless of their education, background status, or even ability to pay, . . . should be receiving equal treatment under The Law, when it comes to protecting one’s Ideas and/or Intellectual Processes.
We are all equally entitled to nothing less - so don’t you stand for it I!!
Why, should we be repeatedly exploited…? (for many thousands of dollars
- in our striving to make the world a better place) …only to find out (after many years of diligence) the harsh reality that your “disclosures” - (ideas, that you’d spent good money on, & lots of effort to express and portray) - have been used to provide a “blueprint” for others. Far too frequently, individuals or “corporations” are allowed to “overwrite”, and are perhaps even encouraged to blatantly copy & steal - that which is rightfully yours.
Still worse... many large firms have their highly paid “patent team” work long hours in effort to “break” your patent... which incidentally, [to them] only exists to give them - every possible advantage in expertly fashioning their own upgraded version of your idea.
Presently, it works something like this

A.) You set up a meeting - to discuss (divulge) your IP idea(s).
(They decide whether or not it’s worth stealing...) & if not,
you get a quick “token patent” - for you to hang on your wall,
& show to your grand kids.

B.) Then they may tell you... that they must do a – “patent search” to determine the “merit” of your idea. More realistically, this process could also buy them time - to shop it around their list (…of "black marketplace” - corporate customers).

C.) After they have determined its validity (and net worth) a “fee structure”
is then quickly established by the firm (based mainly on your ability to
pay & acquire capital). These ‘fees” are usually vague & seemingly
affordable in the beginning.

D.) The stages that are to then follow… become increasingly ambiguous, as well as costly - and, you’re constantly reminded that most of the actual “control” is in the hands of the USPTO’s “Primary Examiner” who was assigned to your case (with whom you’re not to correspond).

E.) The Lawyer & PTO then start you paying (on a regular basis) for a process... which is to remain forever-undefined, (but conveniently changes) on what seems to be a daily basis [… the outcome of which, they (singularly) claim to have, no ultimate direct control].

F.) The client is then stalled for undeterminable amounts of time for - expensive, frequently wasted - "Office Actions” that all too often become hopelessly convoluted by “the powers that be”. Does, a(deliberately contorted, and ever-changing) set of rules, set in a foreign language [...Patentese] - fully offer the true inventor all of their unquestionable rights - to “Due Process”? PTO processes (which can take years to complete), involve a game of “legalistic - Cat & Mouse” or, more simply defined, a game of - foreign language “Give & Take” whereby, your invention is typically redefined by an array of people, many of whose salaries are paid (although indirectly) by the very corporate entities that will be stealing it.

G.) Apparently - perpetrated by a rogue system that benefits [itself], by overcomplicating all that which should otherwise be simple in our opinion - our government could do a quicker & better job of protecting our inherent rights, if the financial incentive factor were completely removed or better yet - reversed. Dragging out Intellectual Property matters, should NOT be a money-maker for the Government. In fact, Patents should be completely fashioned and paid for federally, and, it should cost them, not the inventor (as is now the case) - for its delay.

(H) Should the independent inventor try to become overly involved with the formal process they are then referred to as a “troublesome client”. Alternately, if they choose the more passive approach, and try to allow the “professional” attorney to do his job, the client is ultimately forced to make a series of difficult and uncomfortable decisions (for which, they can later be held accountable) - any one of which, can and usually does lead to their self- destruction, protectively speaking. In esence… should you desire involvement - they tend to distance you. Should you desire to be uninvolved - you’re embroiled. The System, then blames the (pre-concocted) disastrous outcome -on YOU! By the way... this is all done quietly, in secret (from the outside world) - in a foreign language… ( which conveniently, only the lawyers themselves, and the PTO - understand) …Patentese !!!

Don’t you think it would be logically appropriate, to have the means to have your “rights” discussed... openly and honestly at any time, & defined in simple language - that is comprehensible and accessible to everyone?
Why should you have to pay huge amounts of money, every time any question arises? (which... our System, you can bet, will ensure… is often.)

When you purchase any product, is it not warranted - in some logical way?
Why should their “product” – namely, “Intellectual Property Protection”
- be any different’? (Your life is significantly more important than a toaster.)
Shouldn’t these “protection merchants”(themselves), be made to answer
& even be made - financially and legally - responsible or viable... in the ever-present event their professionally procured “protection” — fails???

Should your disclosure ever be violated or capitalized on by anyone, they... (the procurers of your protection), should take immediate action in defense
of their work, reputation, & profession . . .or, should otherwise then be held accountable for whatever eventual negative outcome, or hardship - [ that you their client, may be forced to bear] - ultimately deemed to have been caused by their improper course of action, in protecting you. After all... isn’t that, what Legal malpractice was (originally) aimed to prevent?
If not, what is “legal malpractice insurance” - and why does it exist?
Each lawyer should know, the firm’s reputation is on the line - mindful that the integrity of the entire “Legal System” is formed by their performance.
All clients’ rights should be paramount, and all should be treated equally.

Should the lawyer be allowed to fail their client - the firm has then failed. If this is allowed to occur on a regular basis, the integrity & overall respect for our “Legal System” itself, is compromised - leading to its eventual collapse.

How can one possibly fight their own battle, in such a vague battleground where there exist strict (ever-changing) rules - [fashioned in foreign tongue and so purposefully emplaced] - in order to render us defenseless?

Inevitably, when you finally reach the harsh realization that your cherished (initially virginal) chosen -‘field of discovery”, has become overgrown with the “weeds of infringement” — the patent firm then... takes great delight in informing you that you now - have the “right” to “go after them” and... they’ll gladly help you do so..!
[...for about $175.00 per/hour -or- $150,000.00 - whichever comes first!]

That’s right, because you have a patent, you now have the right to sue an [obvious] Infnnger...
(which, coincidentally did not exist - until after your disclosure was made) …at your own expense!

For all practical purposes, for the majority - this process is futile. I say this, because - even if you have unlimited money at your immediate disposal, (a condition which few of us enjoy) — the “System”, will not only drain you of it, but along with the money, you’ll also be drained of all of your positive & creative motivational forces, and sense of well being - once the “System” has finished having its way with you.
It is in other words, (strategically) legally & immorally designed to strip you of your health, your wealth, and everything else, including your pride.
This is our opinion - unless this right has been lost too - we’re entitled to it!

So… before calling 1-(800)-IDEA...

and walking right into the complex & ever-changing real life spiders web of today’s - Patent System... E-mail “N.l.P.P.E.R.S” today!!! and we’ll print your “Intellectual Property horror story” online… and “Nip the problem in the bud”
NOW! >>> {Before its too late !} <<<>Direct E-mail stories & comments to:

Corruption.Busters@Yahoo.com

Ignored Rights of the Common Individual

[…With Liberty and Justice for – ALL?]

Our society's average working class - cannot afford the high cost of “justice,” especially concerning legal issues where “Corporate Malpractice” or “Governmental Misconduct” has occurred.
(...Could this possibly exist - by design?)
The “Scales of Justice” are in a serious state of disrepair, and in fact need some major re-balancing because - as it currently stands, for all practical purposes -- only the rich and powerful can now afford the lengthy litigation process, primarily and purposefully designed with “billable hours” –
in mind.

Why should we not have a system incorporated, which, would delegate or appoint an attorney in all cases wherein an individual who requires justice in any capacity - can, in turn receive it, without deleting his entire life's savings in order to get the justice to which he is already entitled -- by law.

When the client has exhausted all financial resources, should they then be forced to forfeit all of their rights, simply because they ran a few dollars short?

“At what price -- Justice...” where Patent and Intellectual Property infringement are concerned?

As it stands only the rich corporations can even attempt to protect such assets, because they have essentially cornered the market - on “protection”.

This is dramatically evident when the all important “Claims” of an independent Inventor's Patent, are compared to those same Claims in big corporate patents.

Why should an honest inventor, not have equivalent rights to fair representation -- as the common criminal? Today’s inventor presently has no viable option, which will not deplete their life's savings, in their futile attempt to do the seemingly impossible or . . . protect the invention well enough so as to dissuade others from infringing. In most cases, providing the idea is worth stealing - they will not be successful. [He who has the money - wins.]

What if, the attorneys were consistently paid the same standardized (& affordable) flat rates by all -- regardless of the client's net worth, then... what they earned would be determined by the quality -- as opposed to the quantity - of their work. They then, in essence, would all be working for themselves, as well as for their client - on a constant basis.

We would then have a much fairer & considerably more efficient - Legal system. Everyone, would then (at least initially) have the same chance - to be heard. Malpractice awards should be the driving motivator for lawyers - not Up-front legal fees. If the current system of protecting only the affluent is not entirely unconstitutional already -- it should be!

The reason for malpractice insurance should be explored first and foremost at every opportunity and by all types of lawyers, because that is where their financial incentive lies -- and rightfully so. If our lawyers were suddenly somehow encouraged... to bring to justice the real “corporate wrongdoers” . . . on behalf of the commoner - (with malpractice award settlements acting as deterrents to keep potential wrongdoers in constant check) - the IP world would then be a much better place. And, our trusted lawyers -- would then, have an endless stream of happy clients, and a clear conscience as well.


Dec. 1~2OOO

Mr. Fieger,

I have written these observations, because I am currently embroiled in frustration over my current state of affairs, regarding what amounts to, no less than five “formal” attempts to protect (and market) my primary invention - which I have developed , over the last eleven years. I have extensive documentation for my pioneering technology, which dates back through 1987. Although I have thoroughly enjoyed the enriching experience of honing my idea into a phenomenally successful, and viable product, I do not feel that I am being allowed to properly define & protect it. I am quite certain of this, and I also know that I am certainly, not the first -- to have experienced this infuriating ordeal.

Our patent system is currently quite unrealistic (at best), and, more than likely highly corrupted. In closing this letter, I'd like to say that my case history, has all of the necessary elements to provide you with a litigating attorney's - fantasy. However, I'm tired of being played by the system.
(Show me... its merciful side!)

My father passed away recently, on February 6th* His dream was to see my invention - realized. He would have… had our “System” been at all honest. Unfortunately - it's not.

But,,. it's not too late for us to change things... for the sake of many other's -- unrealized dreams! After all, if we don't change it… who will?
Will you help me? (and, inventors - everywhere)
My family & I will pray for your response.

We hope, you and your family have a wonderful holiday season I

Very truly yours,
Arnie Goldman –
Inventor/Founder PGI


Perfecta-Grip Industries Inc. - 25851 S. River Park Dr. lnkster, Mi. 48141 (313)- 586-2424