Will I receive some sort of certificate from USPTO if I am listed as an inventor on a recently granted patent?
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Answered on October 04, 2014
You will be listed on the major search engines as an inventor.
You can download a free copy of the patent on many databases, such as Google...
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Are rights management systems similar to DRM that apply to raw materials covered under the DMCA?
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Answered on October 02, 2014
"Raw material" is too broad a term to allow you to get an informed lawyer answer on which you can rely.You need to consult and hire an IP attorney...
Can I legally upcycle clothing and accessories by altering them and sell them?
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Answered on October 02, 2014
No. That is illegal. You are changing the quality of the product without approval of the brand owner and yet still using the brand name. That takes...
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Hi,
How do I go about filing for an extension of my existing provisional patent? I filed Dec 2013. Thanks
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Answered on October 02, 2014
There is only one way to extend a provisional, and that is by converting it to a non provisional, and that is not done by any competent applicant...
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How do I find a trademark attorney that is great at responding to office actions?
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Answered on October 02, 2014
Any of the top contributors here on Avvo in the practice area of Intellectual Property can do that. The more experience, usually (but not always)...
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Product images and copyright
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Answered on October 01, 2014
You can take pictures of items you have for sale. Just don't use trademarks unless the product is authentic and authorized, unless you have run it...
Can I sue my ex husband and his wife who are using my photo without my permission for advertising their business
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Answered on October 01, 2014
Nice answers you received.I would suggest there is another avenue too explore and that is through your family law attorney as incident to your...
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Is a trademark in the U.K. enforceable in the United States?
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Answered on October 01, 2014
You received great advice, but no direct answer to your question "what recourse does she have". She likely has the recourse of filling a...
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Really strange copyright question - would it be okay for a character in my novel to wear a Mickey Mouse mask while having sex?
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Answered on October 01, 2014
I agree with attorney Ross. Your main risk is that this angers Disney and they decide to stop you. You might win a Pyrrhic victory if you have a...
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Competitors using one of my products trademarks to promote their site in a Google Ad?
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Answered on October 01, 2014
It is unclear whether you are talking about keywords or ads. Google will not investigate or restrict the use of trademark terms in keywords, even...
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