How do I get a patent

1. Carefully document your invention in words and drawings. 2. Find a patent attorney to help you draft up a patent application. 3. File an...

I am on H1B visa. Recently I have decided to start my own LLC. Does filing a H1B NIW would help me to start work immediately?

LLC is a passthrough entity for US persons. With your H1B status, LLC is not an appropriate avenue for you to start a business absent other legal...

I applied for a patent and it was denied. now it is patented (2013) by a large company I sent my idea to back in 2008

If your patent application was filed before the large company's filing date, and later published as pre-grant publication, you may try to invalid...

A person's name cannot be trademarked nor copyrighted. So, you should be able to publish under your real name.

I have a complex method invention involving hardware and software that has been deemed patentable and novel. The only problem is

Needless to say, patenting is an expensive exercise. However, to get anything of meaningful protection, you need the assistance of an experienced...

Do you have to copyright something in order to be protected

I agree with my colleagues answer. I would chime in that if your event name is distinctive enough, you may consider registering a trademark with...

What do I type on a document referring to my patent pending invention? I am request financial aide for manufacturing this inven

I am assuming that you have filed a provisional application in the USPTO which has been accorded an application serial number. At this time, you...

Idea

Ideas worth nothing until some sort of legal protections are obtained. If your idea is of any value, you should seek patent protections...

Do I need to get a design patent for a piece of jewelry? It is not made of unique materials and it's not a unique design base.

I agree with my colleague's answer. I'd just want to add that a design patent is claimed by the drawings and it is relatively easier to design...

Can criminal charges be filed for the theft of intellectual properties?

Certain violations of IP rights are chargeable with criminal liabilities, such as, copyright and trade secret. However, at this point, no private...