Is there a way to see if any type of patent has been submitted for filing? I wanna know if someone stole my idea.

Yes, up to a point. That is best done by a patent attorney, as patent applications are preserved in secrecy for a period of time, so prior patents...

Will I be infringing on a registered trademark?

Homonyms are generally considered identical. End of story for you. Even homophones are likely problematic when the product is the same. ...

I developed a product and now it has been counterfeited and being sold on ebay.

Take your patent to a patent attorney. Didn't get a patent, oops - better luck next time. If your product is an artistic item, you might have...

I see a patent that was filed in the early 1900s. I don't see any expiration date. How long does a patent from that era last?

17 years from issue. So, it's expired. Virtually every patent is on an improvement, a way to make something better. To be patentable your...

Can I build an iPhone app which will act as a horoscope aggregator without violating copyright laws?

The way to do it is via hyperlink. If you copy content you are asking to be sued for copyright infringement and you will not have a fair use...

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Is there a way electronically to obtain permission from various people to use their names or company names in a publication?

Why do you need their permission? Likely you don't unless this is for commercial purposes such as endorsement or claim of affiliation. There is no...

Patenting, Server Logs, Statewide Politcial Campaign, huge conflict! What to do?

Yes, the advice is "Get thyself to a patent attorney forthwith, madam." The demand for proof of mailing seems irrelevant to the issue of...

Can i use a image of a Bible verse written in the shape of a cross for a shirt?

In all probability yes, provided you use a pre-1923 version of the verse. Even if you use a current version protected by copyright, it is very,...

Where can I find Patents that are in the public domain?

You can check directly with the USPTO as my colleague has told you. Alternatively, Google Patents http://www.google.com/advanced_patent_search ...

I want to start a small ebay company, the name I've chosen is Zakka, it's been trademarked by a clothing company

We don't give specific advice here on Avvo. We give general advice so you can use it to help decide which attorney you might want to hire....