Since this would merely be a single picture, not sold based on any particular logo, but merely depicting the individual's clothing, it appears that...

Can I Trademark the same name as another business?

It is the relatedness of the goods or services that determines whether two similar trademarks have a likelihood of confusion, not the...

If you are selling goods bearing your own trademark, then you should register that trademark in every international class in which your goods are...

As a general rule, nonuse of a trademark for at least three years creates a presumption of abandonment. However, you must be sure that they really...

Can an embodiment be described with having different construction methods, or does each method require a different embodiment?

The best way to describe a given invention will vary on a case by case basis. In some cases, if three different shapes perform essentially the...

More detail is always better. You want as much detail as possible, including as many variations as possible. Any claim in your utility patent...

You did exactly the right thing by registering the photographs prior to publication. That registration will protect those photos regardless of the...

Wrote an article in 1996 and now have become aware some of my material was used in a book published in 2007 is this Plagiarism?

Whether this is actionable depends on several factors. Since you are the author of the article, you would own the copyright. However, when an...

Can i take legal action for a business using my artwork?

If you were part of the team that started the company, and created artwork for the company, then there are two possibilities. One is that the...

How much does it cost to get and idea patent? Does the process take a long time? Where do I need to start?

Unfortunately I have serious doubts about whether the idea you describe would qualify for patent protection. 20 years ago, it may have been...