What advantages does a PPA provide an inventor versus relying on the 1 year grace period as defined in the America Invents Act?

A few years ago, Congress enacted the America Invents Act, which changed U.S. patent law in a way that enhances the need to file a patent...

Fair Use on YouTube Channel

Attorney David is right. Whether or not any particular republication of a work of authorship is "fair use" is fact-specific. Apparently you...

In the matter of intellectual property, do you need an attorney from the state you live in?

If you have a patent, trademark or copyright that is being infringed by a company in California, and if that company is unlikely to be subject to...

Well, I think your question comes down to whether or not your agreement leaves you free to create a DIFFERENT musical work of authorship derived...

Who's name is the TM applied for in case of an LLC (company or name of owner?)and who signs the electronic signature part?

Yes, the trademark application should be in the name of the business entity that is going to use the trademark. The application should be signed by...

Should I apply for a trademark?

Attorney Lilenfeld has pointed out the options of trademark protection and copyright protection. Copyrights are registered at the federal...

Am I allowed to do this? does it matter if I hide or blur the Crayola brand?

What you are or aren't allowed to do with regard to specific intellectual property rights of another identified company is a subject on which you...

How different does a patent application have to be from an existing one to be free of infringement?

There are two perspectives to understand. One is that the patent from 1985 has already expired. So it is in the public domain, and its owner no...

Are trademarks and registered copyrights transferable? What happens to intellectual property when a nonprofit dissolves?

In general, yes, intellectual property rights can be transferred to a new owner. A written document is generally necessary. The principal...

What type of patent is necessary here?

The preceding two answers were right on point. What's important for you is to understand that patents are just some of the available tools to...