Posting a prototype online with no patent, will it get stolen?

The United States has a first-to-file patent system... so you want to get your idea filed first, before you make it public and someone else says...

Can I sue my college if they use my idea without compensating me?

I would file a patent application as soon as possible to get a filing date. You have to get the patent application to become a granted patent...

Do you recommend that I apply and obtain a provisional patent before trying to license my invention with companies?

You always want to file a good provisional or non-provisional patent application as possible to get a filing date... since these days, first to...

Lost (expired) patent pending while in non-provisional patent stage. now cant afford final patent. can i refile the patent pendi

Not quite sure that I understand the point at which you lost your non-provisional application. Did you not pay an issue fee? If you dropped it...

I hold a energy patent where can I find a patent attorney that works on contingency fee I live in Miami FL

Assuming that you have a granted patent, most patent attorneys won't work on contingency. You might want to pay a patent attorney to take a look...

Should I use a online company to submit a invention idea?

You want to deal directly with a registered patent attorney or patent agent. They are "licensed" by the US Patent Office to help you...

Can a type of person and/or a person's attire be part of a patent?

Part of a patent -- yes, but you can't claim a person. You could explain that policemen would use your invention, and how they would use your...

Prototypes tend to cost money in most cases. I would suggest contacting a patent attorney or patent agent to get a sense whether the toy might...

How to avoid design patent infringement for purses?

A patent attorney could do such. The cost could be easily under $1000 or less if handed to a national patent search company via the attorney.

Looking to get a patent for something that's already in use. Mine has more capabilities and looks different. Is it possible?

It is hard to answer your question without knowing specifics. Most patent attorneys and patent agents will talk to you for free. I recommend...