How do I protect an "original" title and logo for my blog?

You will probably want to seek separate trademark registrations for the name and the logo. Work marks (of just the name) are typically preferable,...

I'm starting a software business with a friend. What are some good questions to ask when evaluating lawyers?

As a software company you will want to make sure that the attorney has experience with intellectual property licensing, which is an important...

Please Help me Learn about these patent questions and understand.

In addition to the information already provided there are a couple of points to make... Patented methods are commonly used to patent computer...

If I have a patent and someone else had one before mine can they claim patent infringement if the USPTO examiners cited theirs?

In addition to the information already provided, I think the simply answer to your question is that ... Even though the USPTO granted you a patent...

Federal trademark registration for free iPhone App?

Agreed. It shouldn't matter that the software is free. For example, Google has a trademark registration for search related activities (which are...

I'm trying to understand terms in the IP section of an employee agreement

I would agree with the previous comment. Further, if you have a side project in the works or something specific that you are planning on...

My friends and I want to start a clothing company, the name of our company is the same a a bands album name. Is that legal?

A trademark search and clearance opinion is really important when you are trying to finalize on a trade/brand name. As indicated above, the...

Yes, this is not uncommon. If you are solo-inventor or a business that doesn't have the facilities/money/interest to bring your product to market,...

Can I tregister a trademark for my personal first and last name?

Yes, so long as you are actually using (or intend to use) your name as a trademark, that is in association with the sale of goods or services. You...

I was issued a patent in February 2009. Another party using my claims was issued a patent in July 2009. Is that infringement?

the important thing to appreciate in this circumstance is that just because the PTO issued the second patent, the other party does not have any...