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Let's say I had what I believe to be this million dollar idea that I wanted patented... Is it unsafe to submit that information
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Answered on December 02, 2014
Yes, it is risky to share any potentially patentable idea or innovation with anyone before you've filed a patent application. You can put...
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Can visual art I add to t-shirt and coffee mugs be protected as intellectual property?
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Answered on December 01, 2014
You're really dealing with two questions:
@ Can you copyright your design?
@ will it infringe anyone else's copyright, or trademark?
1. Copyright...
Can I legally use craft items such as scrapbook paper and doll house pieces in photos that will be published in books and sold?
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Answered on December 01, 2014
Yes, you probably can. Some items (such as fabrics) may have copyright and/or design patents protecting them - they should be marked to say so if...
What is the Likelihood that a Trademark Application will be approved if there is an existing trademark in the same class.
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Answered on December 01, 2014
The goal of trademarks is avoiding consumer confusion, by identifying the source of the goods or services. An analysis of likelihood of confusion...
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What help can a patent attorney provide in selling a patent?
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Answered on November 30, 2014
Attorneys D'Hue and Ballard have it right. And for all those reasons, it makes sense to wait until a patent issues to start negotiating a license...
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I have an idea, what order do you suggest as far as implementing it. A trade mark or domain first?
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Answered on November 30, 2014
First, I just want to say that I grew up in Ketchikan! I lived a bit south of Mountain Point, past the boat launch. (And, did the power go out...
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Rights to a Mathematical Process? Can it be patented?
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Answered on November 30, 2014
As others have noted here, you're really facing two sets of questions:
First, have you come up with any patentable innovations?
Second, to what...
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