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If I make a product similair to an online game what do I have to do to make it legal as far as copyright and trademark rules?
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Answered on January 06, 2015
If you're the same person asking about Minecraft in a more recent question- and even if you're not:
1 You'd need your online game to avoid being...
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Another one about intellectual property rights.
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Answered on January 06, 2015
Making blocks like the Minecraft blocks may infringe registered trademarks or common-law TM rights. They (Microsoft bought Minecraft as I recall)...
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One or two patent - if I'm improving the regular desktop mouse, but additionally also how the wireless works with 80% same idea
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Answered on January 05, 2015
You need to start by speaking with a patent attorney to assess the patent and non-patent prior art, and assess what you have invented (bearing in...
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What percentage of an invention represented as (potential) sales or "of a company" should be offered to a potential investor?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
Consider what the other attorneys answering have said. In addition, you must have a valuation for the company or patent(s) that may eventually...
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I'm not registered as a patent attorney in the USPTO and I provide the services of writing the patent applications?
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Answered on January 03, 2015
"Ghostwriting" applications is very risky - for your "clients". What if something goes wrong? You omit some disclosure? Can they sue you? Are you...
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1- Do I have to be registered lawyer in the states so I can form this company that provide the patent and trademark services?
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Answered on January 03, 2015
It sounds like you're not a U.S. attorney. You can't practice law here. For the uspto, as my colleague noted , you must be admitted to practice as...
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I am meeting with a Patent Lawyer tomorrow. Do I need him to sign a non-disclosure form before discussing my invention?
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Answered on January 01, 2015
Patent lawyers are ethically bound to keep confidential what you tell them about an innovation. An NDA won't hurt if you want to.
For myself, when...
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I shopped in express departmental store during Thanksgiving. I used my credit card for the purchase but they opened credit card.
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Answered on January 01, 2015
I'm not sure what you're looking for. If you did not sign an agreement to open a new credit card, or even if you did, you'll be able to close the...
Is it illegal to post clips from Broadway musicals on youtube?
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Answered on December 30, 2014
Yes, if you recorded a performance, that was against your license to view the show (tickets have terms and conditions). Posting or sharing the...
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If I think someone in a corporation is "cooking the books," what can I do?
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Answered on December 30, 2014
You could try the Maryland Attorney General's office. If the company is publicly traded it should have auditors. Consider consulting with an...
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