Questions answered by Philip Thomas Virga

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I have an idea for a mobile application (iPhone/Android app). Before I present it to companies, How can I protect my idea?

Philip's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

By using a non disclosure agreement, however I advise you to contact an intellectual property (IP) attorney who can consult you regarding the...

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I bought a learning pad for my special needs son. The learning app that was pre loaded had clip art porno

Philip's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Sorry to hear about this situation and I just wanted to drop you a quick note letting you know I wish you the best and hope this issue gets resolved.

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Do I have to wait for the copyright process to be complete?

Philip's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

Your copyright existed at the time of creation of the work, Federal registration grants you rights to enforce your copyright in Federal court.

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I have a copyright on a cartoon and item idea that I submitted to a company who then turned around to sell it without permission

Philip's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Contact an intellectual property attorney which you can find by searching this site for a consultation to understand your options

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Using University trademarks on YouTube

Philip's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

I would advise you to seek written permission from each college with respect to your filming

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Can I use sports teams logo in a commercial without their permission?

Philip's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

You will need to obtain a license to show the jerseys and if you do obtain the license then you may display the jerseys in accordance with the...

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Do I need permission to photograph a home and use it in a book?

Philip's answer | Answered on September 24, 2015

From the way you framed your question, no you do not need permission.

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Should I only hire a patent attorney that specializes in the area of my type of invention?

Philip's answer | Answered on September 16, 2015

You need to search this and other sites for patent attorneys who will offer you a free consultation in which you can generally describe your idea...

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Would it be good to have a patent search, provisional & non-provisional created all by different patent attorneys?

Philip's answer | Answered on September 15, 2015

I advise you stay with one since they will know your case the best during the prosecution stage of your patent application in responding to the...

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I want to trademark my companies "tag line"

Philip's answer | Answered on September 14, 2015

I believe you mean the trademark "We Tell Stories" has expired. I advise you contact a trademark attorney which you can find searching this site...

Philip Thomas Virga's Answers (485)

I have an idea for a mobile application (iPhone/Android app). Before I present it to companies, How can I protect my idea?

I bought a learning pad for my special needs son. The learning app that was pre loaded had clip art porno

Do I have to wait for the copyright process to be complete?

I have a copyright on a cartoon and item idea that I submitted to a company who then turned around to sell it without permission

Using University trademarks on YouTube

Can I use sports teams logo in a commercial without their permission?

Do I need permission to photograph a home and use it in a book?

Should I only hire a patent attorney that specializes in the area of my type of invention?

Would it be good to have a patent search, provisional & non-provisional created all by different patent attorneys?

I want to trademark my companies "tag line"