What is the best way to find a reputable patent attorney, and how much should I expect to pay?

The best time to find a patent attorney is before you prepare and file your utility patent application. It is likely that your attorney is going...

Depending on the size of the group, you may or may not need a license. Check to see if your church has a license agreement with Christian...

What is the difference between a patent and a trademark.

The appropriate form of protection is difficult to determine without knowing exactly what you are trying to protect. Trademark protects the...

There is a good likelihood that you may need to change your name, but that is not certain at this point. Trademark rights are acquired by using...

Can I purchase an item and resell it?

It depends. There are some exceptions to the first sale doctrine. If the item is altered in any way, including but not limited to the...

What is the process for a patent search?

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

How do I determine if I my product is in a similar class as a trademarked phrase?

Goods or services are related for trademark infringement purposes if a consumer would believe that they originate from the same source. A digital...

How Can I fight the use of a trademark in Japan?

The answer may depend on exactly where you are in the process of obtaining a US trademark registration, and when the Japanese company started use. ...

I was sent a certified letter about a pending patent?

A pending patent application can mean multiple things. It can mean a provisional patent application which will not result in a patent unless and...

How close can someone's business logo be to yours, if they have the same type of business and your logo was designed first?

Although it may be copyright infringement, your stronger claim may be for trademark infringement. Which logo was designed first is irrelevant to...