Do i need a license to import from a third party?

Yes. You need to make sure the goods you plan to import do not violate anyone's valid and enforceable intellectual property rights, which include...

Should claims be submitted, with a provisional application for a patent?

In the U.S., a provisional patent serves as a "place holder" for the regular application, which needs to be fled within a year of the filing date...

Can I sell a new item on AMAZON that is a new unique design? Not sure if there is a patent pending. Can I private label?

Yes, you can import and sell this product, provided that you do your due diligence first. First, you need to make sure that the product does not...

Question about trademark infringement

The answer to your question requires a "likelihood of confusion" analysis. That is, whether a consumer would likely be confused that the two marks...

The term "patent attorney" can mean patent prosecution attorney and/or patent litigation attorney. Both are in demand relative to the rest of the...

Question Regarding IP

The answer to your question depends on what property right you could be accused on violating. you say the idea was not original and had been done...

You will not be able to sell the product if it is patented, without consent of the patent owner. That would be actionable as patent infringement. ...

If I understand this correctly, the Kickstarter program is directed to raising funds for various projects. so, depending of whether your mark...

Can I trademark my logo and what would be the advantage of doing so?

You ask a basic question that many lay persons have about what can be trademarked. A trademark is any feature or characteristic that is capable of...

I have an idea I would like to patent. Would it be best to file an application on my own, or should I contact an attorney first?

The answer should be clear. It is like asking whether you should try to fix your car yourself or take it to a qualified mechanic. Just like that...