I have a unique phrase. How do I protect it?

You can't protect a phrase for its own sake. If you are using the phrase to designate your company as a source of goods or services, then you can...

I bought a fake samsung galaxy S5 on cragslist in the stste of Virginia, what can i do legally? I have his car tag numbers &cel

Demand restitution and, if you don't get it, go to the police.

Can i use a part of a registered logo to make a product?

If the proposed hat would give rise to a likelihood of confusion with the protected trademark, then it could infringe. That having been said, it...

Is a structural element obligatory in a non-method claim of a utility patent application? A facility is claimed in my pa

If the structural element is necessary for the functionality of the invention, it is a necessary claim limitation.

I am buying a wholesale product in China to sell online, but I don't know if there is a patent on this white label product.

You need to consult with an intellectual property attorney before you invest much in this product. You will need a trademark clearance search and...

Whose names must appear on patent applications to the US Patent Office?

The name of each inventor must appear on the patent and the published application. It is public information.

Can I run all income and expenses for writing a book through an LLC even if I retain the copyright?

While what you describe would not violate any copyright, you should seek the advice of a tax attorney or an accountant regarding the tax implications.

Patent question

This all depends on what was in your employment agreement. Also, many patent assignments acknowledge a duty to assist in the prosecution of all...

I am glad you asked this, as it is one of my favorite topics in patent law. The answer is a resounding YES! You can file a design patent for the...

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Nobody can own your DNA. A copyright applies to an original work of authorship and a patent applies to an invention. Since you did not author...