I have a patent, do I still need a patent attorney to keep me abreast of the maintenance ?

You can handle it yourself. Go to uspto.gov; go to maintenance fees; read the due dates, calendar them, make sure you pay them.

Can I Piece Together Other Parts Of Software and Then Patent It As A Whole?

You must first read Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International and the subsequent cases that cite Alice so that you understand that it is very difficult...

Partnership gone wrong - And now using my choreography for advertising.

Unfortunately there is not enough information provided, nor should you provide same on a public website. I strongly urge you to sit down with a...

Purchasing products from fabric stores without obtaining the necessary licenses from the logo owner usually will constitute trademark infringement...

Subpoena Facebook

Facebook will have to respond to a subpoena in an ongoing suit. If you are trying to ascertain the poster, you will need to file suit against...

Can a purse made from candy bags (for example M&Ms or Hershey kisses) be sold?

This is a complicated question that will depend on many factors requiring you to consult with an attorney. Usually if you are using another's...

There are so many different components of this question that come into play, depending on the length of the quote, whether the person is living or...

Can I use an "LLC." logo on my website without having a registered LLC. if I'm not advertising or selling anything on the site?

Generally if you are referring to your business, it is ok to drop the LLC on website headers, etc. although for legal purposes you will want to...

If and only if your friend grants you written permission to use his name and likeness, only then may you use it. Further, that grant cannot...

Can I protect an idea for a movie that is based on a public use book?

An idea is not protectable. However, once you affix that idea in a tangible medium which is protectable (such as preparing a treatment, script,...