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Would the prior art shown on this posting http://patents.stackexchange.com/questions/1359 be enough to pursue a reexamination?
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Answered on January 08, 2016
I'm sorry, but an invalidity analysis is beyondnthe scope of this forum. You will need to engage your own patent attorney to conduct the analysis...
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Where is the best place to find a single song publishing agreement? What is the average rate to draft one?
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Answered on January 08, 2016
Istrongly suggest that you engage an experienced Entertainment, Cooyright attorney to advise you in confidence and prepare an agreement that meets...
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Is there a smart and somewhat more affordable way to file several patents with an attorney?
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Answered on January 08, 2016
The most important thing that hiring an experienced patent attorney will provide you is sound practical legal advice within the context of your...
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What are the options for opposing a design patent
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Answered on January 08, 2016
Unlike trademarks, the prosecution of Design patents is not public until the patent has issued. You can make pre issuance submissions to the USPTO,...
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So what should I do if I just want a design patent, not either trademark nor copyrights?
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Answered on January 08, 2016
As I have responded to your prior inquiry, a pattern for a bag or other articles is usually protected by copyright registration. A design patent...
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When should reexaminations of design and trade marks take place? When are suits put on hold in regards to reexaminations?
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Answered on January 08, 2016
Your best course of action would be to work with your patent and trademrk counsel to get to market and avoid litigation. Most small companies,...
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If a cease and desist will more than likely be seen. Should action be taken now or later to defend use?
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Answered on January 07, 2016
You are always better off either avoiding the fight by obtaining the advice of counsel and designing around the IP at issue, if you can. If not...
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Is it legal to remake someone elses song using different sounds and sell it as a ringtone?
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Answered on January 07, 2016
No, it is not legal. It is copyright infringement. You are making a derivative work or just plain copying a portion of the copyrighted work...
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Could I utility patent them?..Or would it be an infringement using that metal that I purchased and cut myself.
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Answered on January 07, 2016
Probably would not be a problem as far as the purchase and sale goes. If the jewelry designs are your own original designs, you can file for a...
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Could be possible to sell it under my own brand without breaking any legal rule or patent in USA and Mexico?
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Answered on January 07, 2016
There appears a strong likelihood that you may have potential liability for patent infringement, as well as other unfair competition issues. I...