I agree with my colleagues but want to add that many propounding attorneys do not understand "Requests to Admit" themselves, so it is possible that...

Operation without a patent

You really need to have a patent attorney look at the patent and what you are/have been doing. In general, if what you were doing meets the claim...

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In layman's terms, a design patent protects the ornamental (non-functional) aspects of a useful object (i.e. what it looks like), whereas a utility...

How do I protect my Intellectual Property?

Your question is not quite clear as to whether you are referring to the design of the t-shirt itself (i.e. its shape and configuration) or some...

Can I represent my self

Although I am unfamiliar with the Texas courts, in general, with very few exceptions (mostly for certain appeals), in the U.S. a plaintiff or...

Need to patent several items - all hardware - but have limited resources. Willing to share equity. Suggestions ?

The best suggestion is to see if friends/family will lend you the money to at least have a search done to determine whether patenting is warranted...

Who will own the patent: me or the product development firm?

In general, an inventor is not required have all the skills necessary to build something that embodies their invention, they can use a someone else...

Trademarks - does first use trump registration? And in reality, can a big corp go after a little non-profit?

Although first use in commerce has rights ahead of registration, a federal registration has effect nationally and constricts that first user to...

Adding to Attorney Burdick's response -- Unless it is readily apparent to the Patent Examiner that the invention will not work (or the patent...

Do I need an attorney to trademark a logo?

You do not NEED a lawyer, but it would be advisable. Check with some local trademark lawyers at larger firms -- since you are a charity, you may...