If by "replica," you mean "counterfeit," or something that otherwise infringes the trademark, trade dress, design patent, or copyright rights of...

A generic trademark is one that describes a class of goods or services. A logo - which typically includes stylistic elements - may include...

Oscar the grouch is the subject of registered trademarks. Furthermore, Oscar the grouch is sufficiently famous so that use for unrelated goods or...

Can I get around using the same name as a company if it's a different type of service?

It is trademark infringement to use a name that is confusingly similar to a trademark belonging to another for related goods or services. Related...

How do I ascertain my inventor and patent rights after leaving the University of Miami under Florida law?

Unless you signed an agreement to the contrary, you own your inventions. However, any inventions developed on work time and/or using work...

Add on to existing issued patent or new patent?

It is not possible to add to an existing patent. However, if the new ideas can be covered by broadening the claims, if the broadened claims are...

Is there any penalty for making a false claim of provisional patent?

If the other party is claiming to have a provisional patent, they have already revealed that they do not have a patent lawyer and do not ...

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I have an idea which works but not perfectly. I need some time to perfect it. Can I apply for provisional patent now?

There is no such thing as a provisional patent. Provisional patent applications are not examined, and do not result in patents. They merely serve...

How much should I sue Apple for?

It appears that you are likely to have a very difficult time suing Apple. You signed a contract with Apple. That contract specifies the terms...

Provisional Patents are 1 yr placeholders for patents. What countries won't grant patents if invention goes public in the 1 yr?

There is no such thing as a provisional patent. Provisional patent applications are not examined, and do not result in patents. Their only role...