Can I patent an invention solely based on a good new idea?

If what you have is just an "idea" rather than an invention, then beware that the Supreme Court reiterated this June that such subject matter isn't...

Is it improper to request that an attorney correspond with me via email verses telephone?

It is entirely proper, and in fact is the way I prefer to communicate with clients. But it is important that a client acknowledge his...

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Filing Provisional Patent for a (Mobile) Social Networking App. Can i do it Myself?

Beware! When Congress amended the law to allow applicants to file Provisional Patent Applications, they chose to require the application to meet...

Trademarked or copyrighted material

Mr Burdick has provided some helpful comments , as usual. Some examples: the NIMBUS 2000 broomstick from Harry Potter stories. The author didn't...

Generally, no. Especially if your name is "Google." Beware that there might conceivably be other legal rights that could be adversely affected...

Once a crime is reported on the internet by a newspaper, is there a way to get it removed. The incident is 3 years old.

"The moving finger writes and, having writ, moves on." From what you say, there's but a slim chance to get the newspaper to print a retraction. ...

Question about a registered trademark that is being objected by another company

You are now in a battle. Engage an attorney experienced in trademark matters, for actionable legal advice and to represent you in the intricate...

Another facet of this would be whether registrant would be entitled to file a Section 8 affidavit 5-6 years after registration if registrant uses...

I would like to start a business and get the marks needed but the name is similar to another is a different industry.

You are right to ask about this sort of thing. We're located in Media, PA, and provide actionable advice on trademark matters to our clients.

A friend entrusted to set up a website for my business is now using the domain address to link to his new business. Illegal?

Ouch. Maybe the "verbal agreement" you refer to is an enforceable contract to act as your agent to establish the website and register the domain...