This ploy is used to give the inventor the false impression that the idea is somehow protected. In fact, it does absolutely Company recommends that a design patent be applied for. Company provides a patent search without a patentability opinion. You can never directly reach the salesman without leaving a message. The salesman is most likely working out of his home and is using a phone drop.
Company claims to be located in one State but all correspondence are postmarked from another state.
Frauds commonly use fictitious addresses and mail drops to hide their true location. Company runs slick ads on Radio, Television and national magazines. Company offers a money back guarantee if patent does not issue. Means we recommend that you be cautious if you work with that company. Means we recommend that you should not do business with that company.