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Should I copyright with eCO to protecting my intellectual property even though the work is not complete?
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Answered on October 16, 2016
Copyright is implicit from the time you reduce the work to paper (or computer). Registration is to put others on notice and in case you need to...
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Method claims, building product B with Product A
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Answered on October 16, 2016
You are asking us to help you write your patent application so you can get it written by a patent lawyer without paying a patent lawyer. I don't...
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Can I sell my own designed merchandise that incorporates exact or similar generic phrases to merchandise already being sold?
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Answered on October 16, 2016
It is generally not a copyright infringement to use a phrase which you have seen elsewhere. Simple phrases are almost always too short to be...
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Can I use the concept of Stargate SG-1 replicators in a commercial video game using Creative Commons license?
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Answered on October 16, 2016
Attorney Vaccaro is correct. In addition I would point out that concepts themselves cannot be protected by patent, trademark or copyright. ...
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How do I patent, copyright and trademark and invention I have submitted to company servicing entrepreneurs?
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Answered on October 16, 2016
I agree with prior answers but would also ask to whom you paid $795 and who you owe $5,850. If you are talking about one of the invention...
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Where can I get legal information on a company?
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Answered on October 16, 2016
As Attorney Vaccaro states, ideas cannot be patented. In fact, ideas themselves cannot be protected under any of the intellectual property...
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Someone came forward now about a theft of software developed by my group that happened in 2002, has the statue expired?
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Answered on October 14, 2016
I agree with prior responses, but I question whether any theft occurred. If the student had access to the software while at your school, and...
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How can I check to see if a company name is trademarked and if it's not how would i trademark/copyright it?
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Answered on October 14, 2016
The answers previous provided are all correct, but there are a few pieces of information I would add. First, you should never be running a...
Is it legal or illegal to buy from a wholesaler and resell the product in your business?
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Answered on October 14, 2016
It is legal to purchase a product and resell it with no changes. Repackaging may be a change, especially if you are repackaging and marketing...
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What are the parameters of Fair Use in regards to Copyright Law?
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Answered on October 13, 2016
Fair use is a complex area of copyright law. You really need to sit down and chat with IP counsel. Many of us offer free initial consultations...
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