Patent - linking parts together

Generally speaking, the use of the word comprising will allow additional elements to be included and infringement is still present. There are...

What elements of Specifity of Trade Secret is required based on Ohio Uniform Trade Secret act ?

Generally speaking, in order to use trade secret protection, state or federal, you will need to prove that you took the necessary steps to protect...

If this gentlemen filed the application without consulting you and properly adding you as an inventor, I have a hard time seeing how he would be...

My brother established a brand in 2016, most recently his logo was stolen from a major current brand, what should we do?

Your issue is a complicated one, as it seems like you have 'common law' usage of the brand but no registration. This will come down to who used...

How can I use someones product as an emblem for my company?

First, try to keep patents and TM issues separate. What you are likely looking at is more of a TM issue than patent, but I don't know exactly what...

Do I need two copyrights one for the record company and another copyright for the publisher.

Wow you have some interesting copyright issues going on :) On the first question, yes I think the best practice would be to file to separate...

The type of patent filed would depend on which feature(s) you would like to protect. If it's how you would use the device or how the device...

Yes, I think David said it well. The best rule of thumb for this type of practice would be to focus on drafting two separate applications which...

Generally speaking, it would be best to file them both on the same day, assuming they are claiming similar subject matter and could be used as...

What disqualifiers for utility patents based on “goods” used?

Design v. Utility would really depend on exactly what you have invented and what is in the prior art. There is nothing wrong with filing both a...