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True parody generally does not constitute trademark or copyright infringement, but you need to have what you intend to do looked at by a...

What does this patent actually cover?

If this is of concern, you need to speak with a patent attorney. In general, the patent covers a wetsuit that meets all of the elements of the...

Will registering a business name with the FCC protect my right's and name?

I would also add that, to seek federal trademark protection, you need to actually be using the names as trademarks/service marks or have a bona...

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I am getting ready to file a Utility patent. However, I just found an existing utility patent that is very similar in design.

You need to talk with a patent attorney. Just because another patent is similar does not necessarily mean that your invention is obvious in view...

Does intellectual property rights only extend to the device listed on the  claims?

The answer will come down to exactly what the claims and specification of the patent say. You should have a patent attorney look at it (in...

I have along with a colleague developed a very simple yet highly effective product for a niche market in the OTC medical field.

Simplicity is not part of any test for patentability. Sometimes the elegant simplicity makes something MORE patentable because it is most...

I did a photo shoot with a friend and now an author is saying it was based and looks like her.

In general, under copyright law, independent creation is a defense to infringement. In other words, if I paint an abstract painting and, totally...

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

The same essential details are required for both a provisional and non-provisional (assuming that you want a non-provisional to get the benefit of...

Can you trademark dictionary words and can they offer domain name protection?

I agree with attorney Washburn. However, you should also understand that the term you use cannot be merely descriptive of the goods or services. ...

A patent for X expires on DATE. My invention Y is an improvement on X. Can I begin making/selling Y on the day after DATE?

Patents filed prior to March 8, 1995 get the LONGER of 17 years from the issue date or 20 years from earliest filing date. So, without knowing the...