What are the steps and options available when my company receives a "cease and desist" from another company?

While I agree that a patent litigator is essential if you move forward with a lawsuit, I disagree that a patent ligitator can provide you with the...

What is the cost to have a patent registered?

Lets make sure that we are talking about Patents and not Trademarks. Patent protection is available for NEW, USEFUL, and NON-OBVIOUS inventions ...

Can a new business process being patented for an existing service that is already patented?

In addition to the previous comments, it is important to note that the ability to patent business methods may limited. This is currently a gray...

Does a different design that serves the same function as a patented item infringe the patent?

As was previously pointed out, the key concern is the relationship between your design and the language of the claims of any existing patents that...

Is there a database of "unenforceable patents".

I agree with the above responses that there is no simple way to determine that a patent is unenforceable. However, in addition to checking on...

After patent has been issued does it have be prototyped and get into production phase.

There is no requirement that you prototype or manufacture the invention described in your patent. You can still enforce a patent without actually...

If your name is different in form and you do not have a trademark registered, can someone accuse you or trademark infringement?

In addition to the quality advice already provided, when you meet with a TM attorney, you will want to discuss your options including, among...

You could pursue a so-called utility patent for any functional or structural aspects of the apron, or if you merely want to protect the ornamental...

You could pursue a so-called utility patent for any functional or structural aspects of the dress, or if you merely want to protect the ornamental...

How do I claim a invention as my discovery without having a patent?

Your intent is unclear... 1) Do you want to commit your idea to the public domain such that anyone is free to use it? OR 2) Do you want to...