US Patent number 8,1672,791

[MonsterMaxx]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

Technically, the term "Slipperential" is my trademark whether registered or not and is theoretically protected as such. Likewise, the Monster logo is similarly protected in theory.
There is no $100K in my budget, nor would a Chinese patent do me any good(is there even such a thing - China doesn't recognize patents I thought). Ideally, I license the Slipperential name and concept to larger entities (Losi, AE, Ofna, etc.). Having the actual Patent issued is the first necessary step, though.

Not so sure about unregistered trademarks anymore...

Yes, there is such a thing as a Chinese patent. According to my patent attorney anyway. China does not respect non-Chinese patents, but there is such a thing as a Chinese patent.
Yea, I laughed too. He says it's better than nothing. I laughed again. Good luck getting a fair shake in China.

I hear ya Jerry, but sadly, people like you are a very small minority. The majority is driven by price and bling bling.
I only hope Mike does get some business' who license this from him and there's a payoff in the long run.
Far as I'm concerned though, RC is dead for the US manufacturer. Might be able to eek out a living, but China will make all the profits from their hard work and inspiration.

Best of luck Mike and again, congratulations on the patent. At least they can never take that away from you.