How do i apply for a new patent on a app that also would uses current gps technology to locate

The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for an app these days are probably pretty slim, but always worth have that...

Is it legal to create products using the original poster design from a 1954 movie?

If the work was published without compliance with US formalities, and in the public domain in its source country as of 1 January 1996 then it...

This is not your first bite of the apple here. If you have real concerns, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your...

If someone has "get it told" trademarked, can another business person create the name "get yours told" without infringement?

If you are in the same industry selling the same goods and services this is likely going to be an issue. I could not, for example, use "Bed,...

Putting patent rights aside, presumably the creative expression is protected by copyright law and your toy car would be considered making a...

I don't have a signed contract. What do I do when someone won't pay me?

Where is the other party located? If they are also in NY, the small claims court may be the best approach. Before you commit to anything, I...

Brand name

If you are naming it after the character for the purpose of making that connection that is exactly what trademark law is designed to protect...

Am I legally obligated to hand over the footage?

It sure sounds like they might have good argument here because the default as an employee would be that any IP you created becomes the employers by...

Is it ok to use a team color and make an items to sell ?

The context matters. No one owns colors in a vacuum, but if it seems pretty clear that you are playing off of the trade dress of a famous NFL team...

Is it ok to use a registered trademark in a similar or different category?

Well, the first question I have is whether you mean to place the mark just on promotional items like hats and mugs or do you intend to use it as a...