Employer's rights on patent applications

I would want to see whatever threatening communication they provided. Was this in a letter to you? Also, did you sign any agreement with the...

I have a tv show ideas, what service should I used to protect my IP?

I am not sure what you mean by "tv show ideas". If you have a written script you would want to file for copyright registration as soon as...

Generally, speaking "Disclaimers" can be useful in certain circumstances, to avoid trademark infringement. However, you may have a number of...

Can I use a famous first name for a website without legal issues?

You may be violating a particular person's "right of publicity", and may be liable for doing so, depending on the circumstances. For example,...

The Twentieth Century Pictures logo was essentially the same as 20th Century Fox's current logo minus except without "Fox".

Here is the thing, this forum is not the place to get a formal written legal opinion from an attorney, and that is what you need. If you are...

If your video is Fair Use, do you own the copyright to that particular video?

You should consult with a copyright attorney, and if possible, register the copyright to the work, with the US copyright office as soon as...

What can I do about intellectual property I might post to shapeways?

You seem to have a lot more pressing issues, so I am not sure that you want to get involved with the patent process. However, generally...

Patent Law

If possible, you should file a patent application, through a registered patent attorney, before you "pitch" a concept to a company. It is...

In terms of patent protection it is very important that you get the proper patent application(s), if any, filed prior to disclosure or on sale...

Patent rejected 103

I wouldn't necessarily be discouraged, especially if this is a first office action rejection. Most patent applications are rejected the first...