I want to find the best patent attorney possible for my invention(s), what if I think the "best attorney" is out of my state?

There are two questions embedded in your question. The first, i.e. attorney location, has been answered by my colleagues and I agree with their...

Design patent application

You need to talk face to face with a Patent Attorney because there are factor you may not consider for a Design Patent. there is functionality and...

Provisional application versus regular patent?

Definitely better, and cheaper to file a non-provisional patent application. There are lots of reasons to file a provisional application, but...

Provisional patent application?

In a provisional application you must disclose the whole universe such that once your attorney drafts the non-provisional s/he has enough elements...

How to convert a provisional patent application to a non-provisional patent application?

Yes, it is legally and practically possible, with some date limitations, but unfortunately it is not a layman's job. You need a patent...

How to protect an algorithm in a patent claim?

Regrettable an algorithm cannot be patented. that does not mean than cannot be protected. Think of the famous Israeli algorithm Lempel-Ziv, that...

I have an idea for a great patent but do not know where to start?

First, you need to check whether you have an invention, as ideas are not protectable. For an invention the test is novelty, not-obviousness, and...

Congratulations on asking the questions before you get in trouble. your best bet is to contact one and discuss the details and ask to conduct a...

What you propose is illegal. The first sale doctrine only allows you to sell the book you bought. You may not scan it, post it, or do any...

USE OF YOUR LIKENESS WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION

You need an attorney specializing in Entertainment law and money to make money. Good luck.