Does A Software Patent Protect The Specific Method Or The Idea Behind It?

All patents 'cover' what is in their claims, and no patent covers an idea. If we assume your algorithm is patent eligible it is more likely that...

If you do exactly as you say -- the claims only cover what you invented -- then in theory you could do as you suggest. I've done it for clients. ...

It's risky if there is anything identifiable. Car companies including Ferrari, Volkswagen and Rolls Royce have all enforced the appearance of...

Is it legal to post an outline on a website using the information I have retained from textbooks utilized over the years?

It may be non-infringing to post an outline containing facts and ideas that originated from textbooks. However, there can't be a guarantee, and it...

If my pal paints pictures of a copyrighted figure and I sell them for him, do we both get in trouble?

You could be sued for distributing an infringing work. Your friend could be sued for reproduction or preparing a derivative work.

Copyright? Infringement

Trademark infringement is judged based on whether there is a likelihood of consumer confusion. Mainly this is done comparing the similarity...

When will patent no. US 6,232,016 B1 Expire?

In addition to the information above, you should check to see if all maintenance fees were paid.

No one is going to be able to 'clear' what you suggest. There might be defenses, but you might be called upon to present them. If it's a charity,...

There are too many variables to answer all your questions. If you did a deal to buy a website and trademark the first step is so save all the...

It's hard to see how you have suffered any damages. If you want to complain, try management, and if that's not effective, perhaps the state...