Does the Fitbit patent also cover the band? Can I design and sell a band without any patent infringement?

As my colleagues have said, I doubt that "Fitbit" is covered entirely in one patent. There are several that will cover all aspects of their...

Depends on whether you mean the state or county register, or the Federal Trademark Register. In either case, it would be in your best interest to...

Do I need a patent attorney?

As my colleagues have said, you really need to contact a Registered Patent Attorney for a free phone consultation, and you can ask about their...

One of our clients (small business) received a letter of extortion from a company by the name of "footstock.com".

I would highly recommend you seek local IP counsel. It's difficult to say what the company will do to follow-up on their demand letter. It seems...

Artist manager was paid $5K, took artwork, now refuses to return both after she did nothing for the artist.

As mentioned, this cannot be answered without reviewing the contract. An experienced contract attorney needs to review the contract and the...

Use of trade names and trademarks

Since they are basically in the same service area, it's not just a scare tactic. It sounds like she is trying to develop her "brand". Like the...

If someone uses my product in a scientific journal to generate an image, can I use that image (with credit given) on my website.

As the others have said, you should ask the author's permission. The scientific paper has become his copyrighted material and you could be...

Can a medium of advertising be patented? please I need answers, it's important thanks

As my colleagues have said, sure it can. Provided it's new, non-obvious and useful, it can be patented. Advertising medium would be patentable...

I need a really great patent lawyer in the Phoenix, AZ area, can anyone please recommend any? Thank you in advance!

Like others have said, I'm not sure why this person has to be in Phoenix, especially since your connection lives out of state.

Intellectual property law?

First thing to do would be to speak with a Registered Patent Attorney to determine if your idea is enough to be patentable. It may not be, you...