What are the steps to acquiring patent rights?

Please find the broad steps below: 1.Come up with an new and novel idea (invention; 2 Have a patent search conducted to determine it's scope of...

Getting the right attorney (In state? or out of state?). Thanks.

It will be more cost effective to bring your infringement action in your local Federal Court and if you win a court ordered judgement there are...

Is it possible to trademark or legally protect a concept for a business brand if that concept is on a car?

I recommend you contact a Trademark attorney who can assist you in determining the scope of protection available to you and if you have any...

IT Software: Pay for Performance Contract instead of NDA

I recommend you contact and get advice from a local business attorney.

What is the best way to propose a product to a company that will make their existing product more efficient?

Although I strongly agree with other the attorney's comments listed here, you may want to file a provisional patent application using Nolo Press or...

I didn't apply for patent protection. But if a company copied an idea I submitted and applied for patent do I have a case?

Sorry, this question needs to be addressed by a Patent attorney as it is factual over- loaded with questions and I advise you to seek Patent...

Who owns the raw footage from videos produced by me?

I recommend you consult with local copyright counsel to understand what "work made for hire" laws and how they may be applied to your matter.

What is a typical royalty paid to a celebrity to represent a product.

Depends on the celebrity and what they have been paid if any in the past for their endorsements. I suggest you contact an entertainment attorney...

Someone I know claims to have a patent on a manufacturing design innovation of baseball caps. How can I verify this is true?

First, the US patent is not enforceable in Canada. Second, you can search the Patent Office website by the inventors last name or the company that...

You may always publish public available information on your website