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How do you respond to a Trademark Office Action that is requesting detailed information about an unpatented product?
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Answered on March 28, 2015
It does not appear that the information requested by the examiner relates to the patent aspects of the product. A product patent covers use,...
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Is it legal to do a screenshot, screencap, or audio capture of copyrighted material for personal, non-comm., or internal purp.?
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Answered on March 28, 2015
No, it is not legal to use someone else's copyrighted material, even for personal use. Copyright protection generally applies to literary and...
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Do the rights to use stock photos and illustrations transfer from a design agency to a Client?
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Answered on March 28, 2015
A couple of years ago my firm, Adli Law Group, PC, represented a client in a copyright litigation dispute which involved this very issue.
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Can someone patent my invention after I have publicly disclosed it in various stores?
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Answered on March 17, 2015
You have three questions in one.
First, no one can patent YOUR invention in the U.S.. Patents are filed in the name of the inventor. Second,...
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How much is the "minimum cost" for a patent?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
Short Answer: It depends
Attorneys, much like other professionals, charge according to the time they spend on a task. The hourly rates that...
Utility or Design patent???
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Answered on March 16, 2015
Short Answer: It depends
You may be able to get either one, both, or none, depending on the particulars of your case. As a general rule, a...
Professor asking for source code
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Answered on March 15, 2015
Short Answer: Likely, YES
Ownership to any intellectual property right for work you did at the school depends on the terms of the contract...
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How do I get a patent?
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Answered on March 01, 2015
The first rule of patent protection is this: do NOT disclose your invention publically until and unless you have filed a patent application. ...
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Big Law Firms , Boutiques and Individuals - Patent Drafting
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Answered on March 01, 2015
Short Answer: It depends...
Speaking of my personal experience, I was counsel at Hogan Lovell, a large international firm, before establishing...
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To help me about a invention that i patented but the company desapire
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Answered on February 24, 2015
Short Answer: Consult an attorney
You need to consult with a patent litigation attorney to have your case evaluated and analyzed. If you paid...