Can the examination process of a patent application be "paused" by the inventor?

Great question and Mr. Ballard gave you the perfect link with the answer. Even if you meet the requirements for a deferral or suspension of...

Urgently need a strong patent attorney to put the examiner straight on 101&112 rejections of my patent application

A) 112 rejections are common for patents filed by persons with little experience drafting patents. Apparently the examiner feels you have not...

What happens if I'm a PA resident and get an underage while at college in another state (Arizona)? Will I lose my PA license?

AZ and PA are part of a large group of states that share driving records. Underage drinking in PA is noted on your driving record and results in a...

If someone was driving my vehicle with a suspended license and was in an accident can i still file a mini tort claim?

Your auto insurance policy may cover the damage to the vehicle. If there is an exclusion for allowing someone with a suspended license to drive...

I have copyrighted animation works where I want to protect my characters and the scenes while using a few creative commons photo

1. You need to be very very very sure the creative common pictures are truly copyright free. In this day, many supposedly copyright free images...

Do I need to change my company name?

I agree with my colleagues. If her Trademark ("TM") was widely recognized in Denver, then there may be a "likelihood of confusion", which is...

What is the punishment for a passenger riding with a driver that only has their permit and there isn't a legal supervisor ?

In the states I have lived, for driving with only a permit and no supervisor, only the driver is charged, not passengers. But maybe NC is...

Can I marry my Canadian girlfriend who is a permanent Canadian citizen while having a colony and move to Canada with her

I am not familiar with Canadian immigration policy. You can contact the Canadian Embassy/consulate and ask them? Good luck.

Yes you can file an opposition. But it is a complicated process, the equivalent of a court case with many steps and required filings on specific...

Can I sue a guy who agreed to sign me to a touring and single deal on his record label and did not follow through.

What does "locking it in" mean? Do you have video of label head making you an offer and you accepting? (An oral contract with video evidence.) ...