I would recommend filing a provisional patent application, and then you can (and should) put "patent pending" on your product. Good luck.

Provisional Patents and what is protected and not protected

I agree with my colleagues, but would like to additionally point out that a provisional patent application afoords you no legal rights or...

You should stop doing that. It most likely is copyright infringement, whether you think so our not. It is a derivative work at the very least,...

I am planning to start an app, I am not sure what are the first steps legally as far as protecting the idea and patent it

With the latest changes in patent law, the patentability of your app depends upon whether the app improves the functionality of the phone itself,...

HI I've been published in academic journals and submitted technology to IRB ethics boards. Is my technology now protected?

If you've published your work, I'm sorry to tell you that you have dedicated your work to the public, as far as most of the world goes. You have a...

Can a contract amend the co-inventors and their rights when filing a patent?

There is a process to correct inventorship. You do not have to abandon the current patent application. You should speak to a patent attorney. ...

I need a patent attorney for a new invention. ....but I don't make a lot of money. How can I afford one?

Some attorneys will take prosecution work "on contingency." Call around and speak with a few about doing that. If you seek financial help from a...

The short answer is, most likely not. You need a license.

Can I use sports teams logo in a commercial without their permission?

The short answer to all of your questions is NO. Cheers.

Responsibilities of a co-inventor of a patent and point of contact with the USPTO

As joint inventors, you each have independent rights to exploit the patent. The short answer is no, you are not obligated to pay the fee for your...