A sentence from the USPTO patent examiner's rejection - what does it mean?

It sounds like the examiner is saying that if he first calls this a 102 rejection but then corrects to a 103 rejection (or vice versa) based on the...

It appears that Google has, at least, multiple design patents related to teardrop-shaped marker icons, including, it appears, design patent nos....

Generally, if you took the pictures, and assuming you were not working for an employer, did not sign any agreement, and have not assigned the...

If I make a lottery based on Football players, could I use their real names?

You may be violating the right of publicity of the players; you should show what you are planning to an intellectual property attorney in a private...

Do I have to copyright a phrase with an original design, and if so it starts to be popular, when do I have to get a patent?

Generally, a short phrase would not be protected by copyright. A short phrase may be protected by trademark. A patent is related to an...

Are there IP attorneys that help find licensing deals for established brands? Can someone point me in the right direction?

IP attorneys, in general, may help reviewing and/or preparing licensing agreements, but to "find" licensing deals, you may need to contact an...

You should show exactly what you propose to do, to an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation. Depending on exactly what you...

What are the options if someone I knew invested in a fraudulent product?

What do you mean by "bought 25% of a product"? What you mean by "it's claims"? How do you know the product was a scam? There may be a lot more...

Can My former Co-Worker violate my Trademark?

You state "We filed a trademark on the name", does this mean you and the friend filed a U.S. trademark application? You then ask "Does the guy...

Is it illegal to advertise/announce a new product added to their website and then the product they provided is different?

If they will not refund your money, you may want to consider going to small claims court, you should speak to a California attorney in a private...