IP lawyer. Does a business method provisional patent protect a formula I have created (a metric which is part of method)

regardless weather it is going to be a provisonal or non-provisional patent application, you need to make sure that your invention is described at...

In regards to patents; Can a documented idea for an invention, accompanied by a sketch, be patented?

The first step is to determine if your idea is just an idea or a more or less finalized invention which can be described in sufficient detail. You...

Potentially, you are exposing yourself to the risk of being sued for a copyright infringement (some limited defense under the fair use doctrine...

This is regarding a patent that is expired. Who claims it once it has been expired?

In order avoid any possible implications in the future, you should consult a patent attorney who will conduct a freedom-to-operate analysis as well...

Looking for Patent Attorney. Want to apply for patent in clothing art

A provisional patent application has to meet the same legal requirements as a non-provisional one. You need to consult a patent attorney who can...

Can an artist legally paint a painting from another individual/corporate owned photograph. Ex A calendar photograph

Your painting would be considered a derivative work, for which you will get the copyright upon creation. You would need, however, to get a...

Trademarks, idea or specific design?

You can trademark a logo showing big lips on baby pacifiers in connection with products and/or services such as baby pacifiers, for example. You...

I am researching the cost of a trademark search for my new company.If I hire someone

You may also want to check trademarks registered at the state level. You would certainly need to consult an intellectual property attorney who can...

Is it legal to use words like "PitCoin" (similar to "Bitcoin") in a video game or any other form of entertainment?

You would certainly need to consult a trademark attorney who can check if Bitcoin is a registered trademark and if so, then in connection with...

Do I need a license to create content inspired by another persons creation such as DC Comics?

Whether you need a license or not would depend on the degree of similarity of your characters with their characters. You would certainly need to...