Can a patented idea/process be used in a non-competing business?

Good answers above. Whether there is competition, or not, makes no difference. It is all about the claims. If one company owns a patent and all...

You didn't hear it from anyone who knows what they were talking about. There's no 1/3 threshold, 10% rule or anything like those. The standard is...

Would it be a violation if I work for a competitor in a different industry and the competitor is outside the geographic area?

It will depend on the exact language. Plus it's hard to see how it could be both a competitor and in a different industry. If you already...

Will I get sued for using barbiie in my wig collection logo ?

The change in spelling will not likely make any difference. The question will be whether there is a likelihood of confusion given the marks and the...

Avvo is a place to ask general questions, not a place to get legal advice on specific facts. You should retain a lawyer and get a confidential...

It's the copying and distribution that's infringing, not whether you charge, or try a transparent trick, that no one will believe, saying you...

Is it a derivative?

Good answers above. Sounds like you should wait to see what the Supreme Court says in the Oracle v. Google case. The opinion should be out fairly...

Sounds like your phone problem may have let you dodge a bullet. The overwhelming majority of firms who promote that they "specializes in helping...

Can I use the name improvisation ?

You can use a trademark that is not so similar to one someone else is using or has registered for similar goods. It's not just exact words and...

No idea on how to "do it yourself" other than to take pictures of all your hardware, wiring and devices, see if you can get reports from your...