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Can another cafe and bar shut down my company just because my company includes the name "cafe and bar"?
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Answered on March 28, 2013
To me "The Cafe and Bar" as the service mark for an establishment serving both cafe food and alcoholic beverages wouldn't seem distinctive enough...
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Someone copied my website. I reported it to their website hosting co. They're threatening to sue because the host suspended site
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Answered on March 27, 2013
Whenever a business threatens to sue you, it is wise to consult a lawyer and confidentially provide all the background information requested in...
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Can you get a patent if you better an existing idea
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Answered on March 17, 2013
Yes, a patentable invention can be an improved version of an existing product. But, no, it cannot be merely a combination of known elements that...
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Can an Internet domain name registration be lost by failing to file for federal trademark?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
Under the hypothetical you describe it is possible but unlikely that the domain registration might be lost in an adversarial situation. This would...
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Cheaper print design patent alternative ?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
The function you speak of is typically provided by a TRADEMARK rather than a patent. In the USA, it is appropriate to register one's trademark(s)...
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If somebody invented a product and discloser where signed and invention was stolen is there a case , what should i do
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Answered on February 14, 2013
When you say that the invention was "stolen," I don't know whether you are saying that the other person sought to patent it as his own invention or...
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Can a website whose main purpose is to raise funds for political purposes be patented so that th opposition cant imitate it??
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Answered on February 07, 2013
No, the functionality of such a website as you describe generally doesn't sound like patent-eligible subject matter. I have helped clients patent...
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Can I take old video game manuals, cut out pages, and turn them into coasters to sell on my Etsy?
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Answered on February 02, 2013
With regard to copyright, the "first sale" doctrine should apply. Reselling all or part of an authorized copy that you own of a copyrighted work...
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Are there any prohibitions to using university in my business name.
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Answered on January 26, 2013
In Pennsylvania, the subject is governed by sec.17.8 of the Pennsylvania Code. The answer is YES, the Department of State will not approve an...
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Claims not checked by a patent attorney included into a provisional application
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Answered on January 25, 2013
It is not unusual for a provisional patent application prepared without professional advice to later be found insufficient to support one or more...