I have an idea for a few inventions and I just wanted to know how would I go about getting my ideas patented and protected

Initially, do not publicly disclose specific details of the invention until a patent application has been filed. In the United States, you have one...

Two similar marks

Minor variations in spelling and one word v. two words are minor differences and will not avoid a finding of likelihood of confusion of the other...

Trademark question

It depends. The ultimate issue is likelihood of confusion. As others suggested, there is more to this question than just what was posted. The...

Can two trademarks with identical names and international classes exist, if they specify different products under the class?

In some cases, yes. In this case, no. As an example of a case wherein there would not be a likelihood of confusion, education in two unrelated...

What is the best way to patent a product?

Initially, do not publicly disclose specific details of the invention until a patent application has been filed. In the United States, you have one...

I found out that a company is selling merchandise with an image very similar to one that I created and registered. Infringement?

You have received good advice so far. Copyright infringement requires actual copying, which is shown by proving access plus substantial...

If I file for a Trademark in the US, will this protect me in the entire world, or is this specific to the US?

Trademark registration in the US covers the US only. You can file a Madrid Protocol application based on your US application, designating the...

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Copyright issue? Defamation of character? Fraud? What kind of attorney do I need?

I agree with Mr. Sack that there are very likely copyright, unfair competition, and trademark infringement issues here. Was the copyright on...

Can I register a trademark if someone else claims they have it, but all research says they do not?

If they are using it in connection with their goods or services, then they do in fact have the trademark regardless of registration or lack...

Does anyone have a patent right, to patent a shape? For example a handle that's Octagonial in shape.

A handle having a unique shape would not be entitled to utility patent protection unless you could show some unexpected advantage resulted from the...