What course of action can I take to resolve a fraudulent deduction from my bank account?

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Will a copycat product be prior art with respect to subsequently filed patent application?

You may have barred your right to a patent by your sale of the product. Although some believe that an inventor has a 1 year grace period after...

What recourse do I have to get some money for the time they used the billboard and made money on it?

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We deal with these types of refusals frequently. They can be overcome if you provide your attorney with sufficient evidence. However, without...

What are the laws pertaining to using material from a published book, so I can write a supplemental workbook?

If you take a substantial amount from the original work or base your book on the original, it is considered a derivative work. Creation of a...

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You are much better off posing your own photographs of the products. What you propose is copyright infringement of the photographs and would...

Is there any customary recourse we can take for misleading us, neglect and fabricating extra billing hours?

Ask your attorney for a detailed explanation of each step taken and each item invoiced. If you are not satisfied, retain a new, experienced patent...

How can I legally sell a popular name brand on my buttons?

You can only sell brand name buttons if you are hired or licensed by the brand. I think that this project is a no go. For more information, I...

Is it unadvisable to apply for more than one trademark at a time if they contain similarities?

No, not unadvisable at all. Better to take care of all variations at once. Although there may be cost considerations. I suggest that you contact...