What is the best way for a fine artist, painter, designer to start a business? What type of will do I need?
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Answered on April 04, 2022
You have a wide variety of considerations, and there is no way complete advice can be provided in an answer. However, some initial thoughts:
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Do I have to register my jewelry?
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Answered on February 16, 2022
A jewelry design can be protected through both a design patent and through copyright registration.
Although you own the copyright simply by being...
How do I start a patent process?
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Answered on February 06, 2022
Initially, do not publicly disclose specific details of the invention until a patent application has been filed. In the United States, you have one...
Can I patent an accessory to a product patented by another company?
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Answered on January 31, 2022
Yes, as long as your accessory is novel (no one has done it before) and not obvious (one skilled in the art and familiar with all prior art would...
Patent filing process, filing timing, and fees?
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Answered on January 31, 2022
Business processes are not patentable. If, however, the business process is implemented through software, then depending on the process, it may or...
If I have an idea for an item, should I start by hiring an attorney and if yes, what type?
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Answered on April 02, 2021
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've received a letter from the Law Offices of Higbee & Associates demanding $1330 for use of a photograph on my website.
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Answered on December 29, 2020
Although it is unlikely that you will be sued, a private consultation with a copyright attorney would be advisable to ensure that additional facts...
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Can I sue somebody that posts nude photos of me?
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Answered on December 19, 2020
When you created the videos, did you direct their creation, or did someone else make the creative decisions? Depending on the extent to which you...
Can a domain name be synonymous with another domain name?
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Answered on December 11, 2020
Although use of a domain name as an Internet address is not trademark use, using a domain name that is confusingly similar to a pre-existing...
How do I apply for a PCT for my patent? I have a US provisional patent and I would like to apply for a PCT first before utility
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Answered on November 29, 2020
You do not have a provisional patent. You have a provisional patent application that preserves your filing date for one year, and serves no other...