Do patent lawyers do their own prior art searches? Or do they outsource the search to a specialized search firm?
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Answered on December 08, 2020
Yes, a patent attorney usually does have a specialist to conduct a professional patentability search. In fact, it can be advantageous for the same...
Can I buy fruit of the loom sweatpants in bulk and then cut off the tags to put my own for my own brand?
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Answered on December 02, 2020
One of the main purposes of Patents and Trademarks is to protect an invention and mark. So to remove the label from protected goods and place your...
Can you use logos in art that you're not going to sell? I also changed the YouTube play button to a pause button in the art.
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Answered on November 26, 2020
If you file for a trademark, you have to at least have a bonafide intent to use it. If you do not have a bonafide intent to use the mark/logo,...
Can I my US utility patent paperwork for patents in other countries?
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Answered on November 25, 2020
It is required to have a lawyer from the country in which you want to file your patent application file the patent for you. for example, if you...
Do you lose any rights over a patent that was granted if you don’t market a product?
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Answered on November 23, 2020
No, your patent is valid for the entire 20 year duration, regardless of what you do with your invention. you don't even need to make it, as long...
I have a app that is going to be patented, can someone steal my idea
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Answered on November 17, 2020
No one can successfully steal your idea since you filed it first. You have priority as of the filing date of your invention. Once you get your...
What do I have to do to get a patent for my product and if I tell someone before that would he be able to use my product?
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Answered on November 17, 2020
To get a patent, it is strongly suggested to have a patentability search conducted to ensure that your invention is patentable first. If so, then...
Can I copyright a design that someone else created for a card game if they give me commercial rights?
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Answered on November 16, 2020
if you are the creator of the game, you can copyright or patent the game. Also, if you described the artwork you want created, and they created it...
Is this legal and will it stand up in court?
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Answered on November 16, 2020
This is a complex situation, but if he does not have an intent to use the trademark, then he can be in trouble with the Federal Gov't. Also, he...
Can a former employer continue to advertise with my photo, name and bio on their website?
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Answered on November 09, 2020
If you request that the company remove your profile from their website, they must do so.
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