Filing key patent applications

Every situation is different, and sometimes investors are interested in your market share, sales network, or trade secrets. However, in my...

Can someone publish a biography using your name without your consent?

It depends on who you are, what is being discussed, and where the information came from. If you are a public figure, then yes, they can often...

There are situations where you might be the inventor, as his work might not have involved the inventive step. However, here you state that, in your...

Can I regain stolen funds stole from us by a crooked attorney after my grandfather died from his will

I am very sorry to hear about your troubles. Unfortunately, at this point in time, there is unlikely to be much to be done, depending on the...

How can I get permission to print a Disney/Universal image on a personalized product?

I do not have experience with Universal, however, Disney has a large and active licensing department which can be contacted online. If I recall...

What area of law holds jurisdiction in the case below, trademark, contract,or IP?

There may be contract matters involved here. You should really have an attorney review your agreement, confidentially. There seems to very likely...

Should I send one patent application or itemize

You really need to talk to an experienced patent attorney and come up with an overall patent strategy that makes sense for you IP-wise,...

Should I pay a $570 penalty for erroneously posting a 2x2 photo on my web site?

The short answer is that you should have an attorney review the letter and the merits of the details of the situation, confidentially (not here on...

Can I seek compensation for lost earnings from a publisher who claimed copyright on a book title but didn't actually have it?

There are a number of factors involved here, which can be very fact-specific, so the short answer is that you need to talk to an experienced...

Want to patent a seat belt for motorcycles

You can perform a patentability review to see the likelihood of being granted a patent on your invention. You can perform a freedom to operate...