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Filed a provisional patent and proceeded to work with said patent in a company, the company would like to add another engineer
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Answered on February 01, 2017
Regardless of patent ownership (whatever your agreement is) the named inventor or inventors must have contributed to the "claimed" invention. For...
Does the graphic designer own the copyright to my business logo?
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Answered on February 01, 2017
I agree this is a great question. Even if you do not own the copyright, you should have an implied license to use the logo for just about any...
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How to protect an idea from being stolen?
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Answered on January 30, 2017
Your best protection would be to file a patent application; a provisional application can be filed inexpensively and will give you a year to test...
I want to trademark a wine with the name, "Beethoven". But I discovered someone already has the name, "Beethoven's Fifth".
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Answered on January 30, 2017
There is always a chance, but the odds depend on many factors. If you want certainty before you start marketing, pick another mark. As a last...
How different does a product have to be from another similar patented product in order for the new product to also get a patent?
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Answered on January 30, 2017
The new difference has to be a non-obvious. This is a fact intensive, case by case determination. You should consult with a payment attorney...
US copyright protected in other countries?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
The risk exists even if you just publish in the US, because US books are available worldwide from some sources.
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When you win a Infringement law suit
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Answered on January 27, 2017
You did not say whether you are or would be the plaintiff or defendant, and that may matter. Ultimately, if you are wiling to keep doing business,...
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What kind of lawyer negotiates the sale or rights to a patent?
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Answered on January 26, 2017
I agree with he previous comments. I suggest consulting an attorney with licensing experience which will help in valuation of a sale or license.
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I have an idea that I'm looking to have built and patented, what's the best way to approach this?
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Answered on January 11, 2017
File a Provisional patent application.
Can you patent business processes?
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Answered on January 10, 2017
You can patent the process by filing a patent application. Of course, it will no logger be secret if the patent is granted, so you will have to...
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