Patents by Inventor Michael V. Conant

Michael V. Conant has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for electronic negotiation of document content
    Publication number: 20020129056
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for the negotiation of the content of a document via an electronic exchange. In one example an electronic exchange operates as a repository of forms of contracts. A user can initiate a negotiation process by selecting a form contract and, if desired, customizing the contract to a particular transaction. The user can then advise a third party as to the existence of the contract on the exchange. The parties can then conduct a negotiation of contract terms on the exchange in accordance with permissions prescribed by the exchanged and/or the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Michael V. Conant, Charles A. Grasso, Thomas M. Raday, George Roman, Andrew T. Zeilman