Yes, your patent application can and should include variations of your invention that you ultimately may pursue in the market place. I am not...

How different does a patent application have to be from an existing one to be free of infringement?

First, you can’t “infringe” a patent with another patent. However, you CAN infringe the patent by making, using, selling or importing products...

What type of patent is necessary here?

Let’s start with the patent options. A utility patent covers the structure, function or operation of a product. A design patent covers the...

How do I have her legally removed from the patent?

If I understand your question correctly, you and your business partner filed for and received in patent that has both of you listed as inventors....

How do I copyright content on my website?

A: You can copyright the literary and artistic content of your website, including any graphics and writings. you can also protect the overall code...

Can this be patented

As with any other invention, a food combination, process or recipe can be patented if it meets the three basic criteria of usefulness, (meaning...

How can I own the rights to an idea or program?

You can protect your “idea” by putting it into practice, which makes it an “invention”. An invention is patentable if it meets three general...

How do I transition from tm to R as far labeling on a product? For a product whose names is pending registration?

“TM” is your notice to the world that you claim that mark to belong to you and others should avoid using the same or confusingly similar marks. An...

What can I do to protect my business name?

Your case for trademark protection is strong and valid. Trademark rights are acquired NOT by registration, but by usage in trade and commerce. ...

Is awarding attorney's fees an automatic default in copyright infringement?

Recovery of attorneys fees in copyright infringement lawsuits by the winning side is not automatic, but is not difficult either. The judge will...