Generally, you may be able to get a patent for an invention which is a new combination of old existing parts. Some may even argue that all...

What qualifies as trademark infringement?

It would be important to know what goods/services the other individual is using the trademark for. Also there may be other confusingly...

The use of team names may be trademark infringement, depending on the facts. The use of player names may violate their right of publicity...

Patent application ownership?

Generally, it appears, in your example there is a conflict regarding the assignment information. Generally, under MPEP 301: (A) An...

Who owns this patent application?

The USPTO is very picky about how the Application Data Sheet is to be filled out, so it would be important to review exactly what the ADS has in a...

Business Name - Intellectual Property Rights ?

On the surface, there appear to be a number of registered trademarks which include "Woody" and may be related to restaurant services. You...

How much of an original source code has to be changed before it can be considered custom?

It would be important to review carefully the wording of any licensing agreement. In terms of how much may need to be changed there may not be...

Generally, see the following for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: 37 CFR 1.45 Application for patent by joint...

Can I trademark a design using the logo of another company and my own phrase if I received permission to use the logo?

If your design includes their trademark name, then they typically may want to be the owner of the trademark for your design, and/or carefully...

I’m a smokeshop getting sued for trademark infringement, I recently sold my business, can he still pursue his case against me

Generally, if you owned the business in your own personal name as a sole proprietor, then you may be personally liable for past trademark...