It is possible in theory, but you will need to watch out for terminal disclaimers, either one from the past or one that could surface in the...

I agree with the suggestions above that a confidentiality agreement is one way to move forward with your friend. Ideally, you should file at least...

Whether any individual lawyer or law firm can provide patent investigation and evaluation services?

Yes, as noted above any experienced patent attorney (within the technical areas of the product, i.e. mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) can...

If I were to produce replacement mid-soles for name brand sneakers would I get sued?

Yes, as noted above you are conflating patents with trademarks a bit in your question. If you produce the actual product, and this product is...

I would agree with my colleagues above. While there are requirements for submission, there is no specific format that your RCE must be, as long as...

Generally speaking, an Examiner is not even required to take your call, aside from a telephone interview request which is generally granted, but...

Question regarding patent law.

I would agree with my colleague's answer above. There really isn't an option as to whether a co-inventor is listed or not, legally they MUST be...

I agree generally with my colleagues here that copyright is not likely the proper realm for this type of protection. The most inexpensive option...

Can I buy a patented product add something to it and resell it ?

The answers above are on the right path. There is no express rule against re-selling a patented product (see patent exhaustion doctrine) but there...

Can I file one trademark application and have two very similar variants protected by it?

As noted above by my colleagues, you will need to be very specific in your application as to what your mark looks like and the precise...