Patents: Can one use a lengthy PPA, however with many 1-inch high figures on each page, as is for the non-provisional (NPA)

You should retain a patent attorney to help as you seem to be focusing on wrong things. A detailed prior art section is unnecessary and you could...

Its been almost 2 years since I received a Cease and Desist Letter. Should I settle or just ignore?

The statute of limitations for civil actions of copyright infringement is three years. 17 U.S.C. §507(b). You can try to wait it out for another...

I am a co-inventor of a product subject to a design patent, and the other inventor filed only in his name. What can I do?

Inventorship is one of the more murky areas of patent law. The question comes down to what contribution you made and whether that contribution was...

Is my business name similar enough to be considered a trademark infringement?

It seems unlikely that Punk-Fit is likely to be confused with CrossFit (while the test for trademark infringement includes a number of different...

Referencing medical journal articles for skin care website. do brief mentions require permission from the journal?

Just "referencing data" should be considered fair use under copyright law, and no permission would be required. Providing proper citations and...

What kind of lawyer do I need to defend against the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?

You need a copyright lawyer who is familiar with internet issues. Mr. Whitaker has offered to discuss your case with you, and he would be an...

I sent a design of a rhinestone tee shirt applique to a company that sells and creates designs and transfers (appliques).

It is not clear from your question whether you submitted the design to the company to buy or license the design from you, or to make appliques for...

Accessory for a Canon, trademark use in advertising

Can you use the word "Cannon" in advertising a helmet mount that will only work with a specific Canon camera? It might be fair use, but it depends...

Do I need to be concerned about copyright infringement?

"Amazing Stories" was an old science fiction magazine that was recently resurrected after it stopped publishing several years ago. Also, there is...

TWO PARTS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Your question is confusing, but seems to be asking if you should refrain from sending a DMCA take-down notice so that the accused infringer...

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