International Patents

I agree with my esteemed colleagues that you may be in over your head and that you really need to consult with a patent attorney you trust. This...

If I buy licensed fabric ex: Collegiate Prints, NFL and make something from them can I get in trouble by selling them?

I would add that if you are using commercial patterns to make these items, you also risk copyright infringement. Most patterns carry an explicit...

Can I mention a trademarked component in my final product description?

Perhaps yes, perhaps not. Please seek out a qualified trademark attorney to evaluate the specific facts of your case and advise you accordingly. ...

Is it legal and/or ethical to trademark a term currently in use by a company outside the US?

Perhaps and perhaps not. If you are going to invest the time and money in a trademark, you should consult with a trademark attorney first. ...

Did I violate a trademark when I sold an unopened package of coffee on eBay and stated the brand name of the coffee in my title?

I don't have enough information to know whether you violated their trademark. A trademark owner has the right to enforce its brand in the...

Is this legal?

Here is a general answer. A U.S. registered trademark gives the owner the exclusive right to use it relative to certain goods and services. If...

I have a technology concept and solution that would like to apply for patent. what should I do?

The first suggestion is to find a patent attorney or patent agent you like and trust. Keep in mind that a patent is one part of a larger...

How does a small/tiny biz FIND & ASCERTAIN a "REASONABLE" IP attorney/firm for USPTO+Contracts+Licensing of Computing Products?

Personal referrals are always best. You may prefer finding someone in your geographic area so you can meet them face to face, but this is not...

If you look at your provisional patent application as part of a larger business plan, then that may make it easier to understand the costs...