What is considered enough due diligence when doing a prior art search?

Sure, the other inventor can, if you make, use or sell the claimed invention of the other inventor's valid patent. "I searched" is not a defense...

This question has been asked and answer over a hundred times here on Avvo. The situation has evolved. Ira Seigel has dropped his prior tactic...

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Is it legal to use words like "PitCoin" (similar to "Bitcoin") in a video game or any other form of entertainment?

BITCOIN is not a registered trademark in the US, and you can poke fun and insult it under free speech. I think you have the right approach, as...

I have an online radio network & one of my host started his own and stole all my shows ?

Q:"no contract was just between friends" A: Those sorts of deals between friends make lawyers lots of money when they go sour. And judges often...

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No, he does not have to sell. He can just refuse and then he will get to pay whatever damages are caused by the refusal. Sounds like the refusal...

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My friend came to me with a IDEA to do a reality show. I said ok since she had no celebrity connections and I did.

Yes I can tell you titles and who gets what. TITLES: Title of show: Oops, Forgot to Do My Legal Work! Title of attorney you need: Entertainment...

Duplicate. You need to consult with an entertainment attorney and work out a split agreement. What is customary is that the split is even...

You need to consult with an entertainment attorney and work out a split agreement. What is customary is that the split is even unless negotiated,...

Do I need a license to create content inspired by another persons creation such as DC Comics?

If it resembles their characters itty is not "completely custom" rather it is more likely a derivative work in violation of 17 USC 106. many of...

There is a third option.don't sign, but don't walk away.instead have an Entertainment lawyer review and try to negotiate something reasonable. AGT,...

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