Can I patent a phone application?

The phone application, like any other software, is protectable by copyright and potentially patentable, but is not protectable by trademark. The...

Prior Art question- In deciding to move forward with an idea to manufacture a hygiene related item I have found 2 products that

If something is known, used, patented, or described in a printed publication anywhere in the world prior to the date your application is filed, it...

Company B has common law rights that are superior to the registration in any geographic area where company B sold the product prior to the date the...

Is it wise to file utility & design patents on a real technology invented to appear onscreen in a movie, and if so, when?

If the technology is useful, novel, and nonobvious, and if one plans to commercialize the technology, then yes, a patent should be sought. The...

Is the other business located in Illinois? Your Illinois registration only helps you if so. Have you done business and established a reputation...

To whom this may concern, There are two items which I am interested in finding out if it is patent or copy right. One item is

As others have said, you will need a "right to use" or "freedom to operate" search. In addition to patent and copyright, trade dress should also...

I do printing services. Should I be worried about copywritten material?

It is certainly a concern. I could easily see a 3D printed design infringing copyrighted, design patent protected, utility patent protected, or...

Can I file suit or a claim?

A few things that need to be understood about patentability searches: The search is not intended to produce every single reference in existence,...

Provisional patent filed under the micro entity program and need to file my utility patient.

You should be aware that the manner in which the claims are interpreted, and thus their scope, will be affected by the remainder of the...

Are master copyright licensing agreements allowed for members of an LLC? As a joint member of an LLC, I will be creating works-

There is no legal reason why a master license would not be possible. However, do not try to do this yourself. There are many different issues...