What options does an independent artist have if their IP is stolen by a larger corporation?

Unfortunately, there is no shortcut to going through the legal process to claim your legal rights. Now, that does NOT mean going all the way to...

There seems to be about 5 companies that make wooden sunglasses, are these patented? Shwood, proof eyewear, wear panda, etc.

Your question has at least two aspects. First, are there unexpired patents on wooden sunglasses; and, Second, if the answer to the first part is...

You have answered your own question. You need to check and confirm that you are not violating any patents before you move forward with the sale. ...

You are confusing company names with trademark. They are not the same. Identical company names in different states are unlikely to cause a...

If my invention has been published on USTPO, can I still file international application in other countries?

I am afraid you are probably out of luck. Generally, under the Paris treaty, you have one year to file an international application from the date...

For patent amendment, what is the different between "Cancel" and "Withdraw"?

Although pro-se inventors and even patent practitioners use them interchangeably, the terms have distinct meaning and implications in patent...

Can a Non Provisional Patent Application have less claims than the Priority Provisional Application of the same invention?

Yes, it can. A provisional patent application is available for utility (but not for design) patents, and allows the patent owner one year to file...

Well, you have answered your own question. IF no one else can identify the person in the footage, then why and how would the depicted person bring...

You need to consult an Intellectual Property attorney. I recently had a similar case where my client was sued for using a few photographs of a...

Copyright Law for digital art

Yes, you should be able to obtain copyright protection for your work. Copyright provides protection for original works of authorship. Typical...