I am trying to patent an idea for a product. They dispenser Is not made by me. Can I still sell my product under my name?

You need to consult a Registered Patent Attorney and discuss your invention and the process of patenting. If you invent something "new" that...

How do I go about copyriting or trademarking a phrase or tagline?

Hi. If you are using a name or phrase on an article in commerce, such as a shirt, you are probably looking to trademark it. You should consult an...

Do writings (short stories, poems) go into the public domain automatically after a certain number of years?

Hi. There are many variables that need evaluation such as year of creation and whether the copyright owner has ever enforced any rights. You...

How do i trademark an acronym?

Hi. A trademark must be tied to goods or services used in commerce. You should consult an IP attorney in view of a dot com already existing.

You need to consult an Registered Patent Attorney to examine and determine if there is infringement. Here is one good article for you on the...

How to protect my idea from the website programer that I find him on internet?

Hi. You should consult an IP attorney for your agreement. Typically, the creator owns the copyright. But, you can hire a creator and have a...

Hi, you have already received some very good advice which I hope you will heed. It does not matter that the materials are left for free. You are...

You need to review this with the counsel at the university. Most often, all research at a university, faculty and student, belongs to the university.

I want to combine 2 aspects of clothing into one piece; one aspect is "functional," one is design - can i get a utility patent

Hi. You can file both design and utility patents on the same clothing configuration. But, in order to determine if a utility patent is "doable"...

Can i use Creative commons images, if think it was put there illegally

Hi. Make sure you are reviewing and complying with their license terms. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ If you are unsure how to comply,...