I want to get a pattern on a bag patented

The surface pattern will likely not qualify for patent protection. Rather, you may be able to seek copyright protection or perhaps trademark...

Is patent filed and issued after someone launched the product is valid?

Your question contains not one but several questions. I will try to answer them in turn. First, you CAN get a patent on any invention that is 1)...

A product utility patent covers how the product is made, used, functions or is structured. A design patent covers ornamental and decorative...

How do i ensure i can patent/protect my idea without copying someone else's?

There are several issues raised by your question. First, you are assuming that the product that is already on the market is patent protected. ...

If there is a business that is registered as "ABC DEF" Would I be able to name my business “DEF ABC” would this be an issue?

The question is NOT who has the first registration to ABC DEF, but who started using the name in commerce first. This is because, unlike patent...

No. You can't claim to have something that you don't have. I suggest that you start with a provisional (temporary) patent application. Although...

No. The statutory Right of Publicity in California protects against unauthorized uses of a person’s name or likeness for commercial and certain...

Is it necessary to do a patent ability search before I jump into the patent process? How much should I expect to spend?

Conducting a prior art search before filing a patent application is NOT required. The patent examiner assigned to your case will conduct a search...

How much does a lapsed patent cost over 20 yrs old? and will I get it if all else is correct?

The vast majority of issued patents concern improvements over already existing products, processes or designs. The first thing you will need to...

My question is? The papers I signed in the beginning, do they bind me to those companies? I want to go forward on my own. Can I?

YYou are doing the right thing to explore your options, asking questions before making a decision. BUT, based on my experience, there are some...