What will be the repercussions or effects on my business in either case-local trademark vs federal trademark?

You ask several very good questions. Most of the answers address the following question, correctly: >>I am not clear as to whether I should...

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Who owns the patent at the time of 6 above? If A, what can B do to protect their rights/investment in this case?

You definitely need legal counsel retained as soon as possible, if the patent has any value. I mostly agree but partially disagree with the answers...

Non-disclosure agreement to protect an invention while consulting a specialist, before getting a patent

All of the answers that I reviewed are correct. I would add that you have received good advice. It is best to avoid a university if its office of...

Is it legal to use images of characters from movies, video games and/or comic books as wall decor in my business?

I just want to add that, even if not copyright infringement, the right to use video game images and superhero images could be a violation of the...

What are some things I should know before I sell? Can I keep my company idea and just rebrand? What if they become a competitor?

Transferring a domain name for value does not limit what you do with your business or even your trademark. How much is the buyer offering? If they...

Intellectual property/ photography

Great question! Good for you for asking. So many people just assume that if they pay the photographer, then they own the copyright. Not true! In...

I would like to know how do I get my idea patented and how do I go about getting my idea out there?

A product that solves a problem is a great start. You don't need to hire a patent attorney, yet, though. First, find out if your idea is new and...

Do patents become public after 20 years?

Karen's answer was very good. I would like to add that patents often expire for failure to pay maintenance fees. If not revived for unintentional...

Who owns the intellectual property of a magazine, the editor, the editorial commmittee? the company licensed to sell the mag?

Just to let you know that there is no right answer to this question, absent an agreement among the parties, let me offer a different view of the...

I want to print a phrase on a wristband and I do not want anyone else to copy it do I need a copyright or trademark?

Slogans and short phrases that fit on a wristband are probably not protectable under copyright. This leaves trademark law. If the phrase is a...