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Gerry J. Elman
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In general, no. Under U.S. patent law, one's own disclosure of the invention,...
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon
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In general, you must file a patent application within one year from the first...
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Gerry J. Elman
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Gee, that's a question without an easy answer. The first thing I'd suggest you...
Mason Boswell
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There are two fronts you want to operate on: 1) Invalidate any patents the...
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Pamela Koslyn
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Probably so different that no one could possibly see the similarity or become...
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Based on what you just stated, it appears as if you want to change a message -...
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Steven L. O'Donnell
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The time it takes to get something on the market depends on a number of...
Gerry J. Elman
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Before we can talk about an "issued" patent, let's be sure we're on the same...
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Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Unlike my colleague, I think that it's quite difficult to be granted a design...
Pamela Koslyn
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Design patents cover the ornamental design for an object having practical...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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There's not much to add to Pamela's answer other than this: what you'd "like...
Pamela Koslyn
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You really, really , really need a trademark lawyer, as this forum is not meant...
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Pamela Koslyn
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Trademark applications have to be very specific, and the registrations...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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You want to use someone else's registered trademark? Hmm. From the get-go a...
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Ronald Anthony Sarno
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Try talking to a trademark lawyer the next time, You are permitted to use any...
Gerry J. Elman
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Sounds to me as if the guy at the clerk's office wasn't a lawyer and was...
Pamela Koslyn
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The USPTO gives you notice and allows you to respond to their actions. Copies...
Laura Mcfarland-Taylor
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I agree with Ms Koslyn - you will receive an Office Action and you will have...
Pamela Koslyn
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This is a straightforward question. What you should answer depends on what...
Gerry J. Elman
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The Examining Attorney is asking if there is any "meaning" in that combination...
Gerry J. Elman
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Thanks for your further explication of the question. An invention can be "...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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A question without facts can't be answered. In general: If your patent...
Gerry J. Elman
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If a U.S. patent application has gone through the process of getting an Action...
Mario Sergio Golab
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Copyright applies to the expression of an idea, not the the idea itself, and it...
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Pamela Koslyn
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You're right that the photograph is copyrighted and the copyright belongs to...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Gerry's refreshing levity and Pamela's spot on answer are the only answers you...
Pamela Koslyn
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Unless those software programs restrict your use of their graphics for...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Query: Would I be in violation of copyright laws by doing this? Answer: No....
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Pamela Koslyn
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You can't copyright a name, but you might want to trademark it. You may also...
Gerry J. Elman
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Hats off to Pamela Koslyn. Again she's right and quick on the response. I...
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Gerry J. Elman
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A lawyer has a professional obligation to pursue zealously the rights of his or...
Jonathan H Levy
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If the lawyer is actually representing you then he should respond to your...
Pamela Koslyn
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Your use of any images should be bsed on whether the site itself provides...
Gerry J. Elman
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Pamela Kostlyn's scholarly and exhaustive response hit the nail on the head....
Pamela Koslyn
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What does your company's contract with your client say? If you don't have a...
Deborah Gruehn Spanic
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I agree with Pamela's answer above. We have frequently handled matters like...
Pamela Koslyn
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If your use of the names and photos of various technology products is so you...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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As Ms. Koslyn notes, the owners of the products you will be evaluating will not...
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Daniel Nathan Ballard
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The below does not constitute legal advice, does not form an attorney-client...
Gerry J. Elman
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Gee, at first I was trying to figure out how a computer network router would be...

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