As a startup, how concerned should I be with IP initially? What is the average cost required for a patent?

You should be very concerned, as the printed circuit board design and enclosure art is quite aggressively covered by patents by the major...

How do I check the status of my patent? I have the filing #, went on the USPTO website, but don't know how to check on it.

There is a special system called PAIR (Patent Application Information Retrieval). There are two forms of PAIR, Public PAIR which anyone can use to...

Is it likely to be Fair Use when using others' photos in a printed non-profit field guide?

Q:"Is it likely to be Fair Use when using others' photos in a printed non-profit field guide?" A: No, that is likely not to be fair use, and fair...

Small text at the very bottom of website mentioning the designer was hidden by some one and designer is claiming infringement.

Seems there is little for you to do right now, but wait. Perhaps that is why you did not even ask a question. You don't need an attorney for this...

Don't fall for that probable spoof. Surely you don't plan to call the sheriff and self-incriminate by explaining what you did and asking if they...

Normally a substitution, as that replaces the pro se with the attorney as the only attorney. Just filing a notice of appearance leaves both the pro...

More information is needed. 1. Did you do a clearance search before you applied for the DBA and TM? If not, you likely wasted your money and may...

Q: "Can we use the image of a competitor's product on our website?" A: Yes, if you do it properly and without deception. Q:"There are several...

If MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) is included in a distribution agreement, is it illegal?

You need to consult with a business attorney having expertise in antitrust law. "Price fixing" under the Sherman Act is between competitors not by...

Basically you want to take someone else's reputation and, without paying them anything, control it in a manner that you think will make you money. ...