Questions answered by Dariush G. Adli

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I thought of a great chapter for an existing Disney story...or can I?

Dariush's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

Short Answer: Protect your work first. Before you do anything else, I advise that you copyright your work after consulting with an Intellectual...

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Can I sue AMAZON for selling me an illegal item when I was not aware and there was no disclaimer stating such thing for CA?

Dariush's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

Short Answer: Amazon, NO; Seller, Maybe You very likely do not have a cause of action against Amazon. You just may have a cause of action...

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Attempting to maintain and salvage some intellectual properties from a company being dissolved.

Dariush's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

Short Answer: Consult with an attorney and a CPA As my colleagues correctly point out, there are liability and tax consequences to the action...

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Importing products but making sure they're not patented or infringing on copyrights or intellectual property rights. How?

Dariush's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Short Answer: You are correct about needing a lawyer You need to work closely with an attorney to evaluate and analyze the steps you are...

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Am I causing patent infringement?

Dariush's answer | Answered on September 18, 2014

Short Answer: You need to consult with a patent attorney It is impossible to provide you with meaningful advice based on the information you...

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Creating an LLC, corporation, or entity type, help with the protection of a provisional patent?

Dariush's answer | Answered on September 18, 2014

Short Answer: It depends.... Your main protection will come from filing a patent application that is complete and carefully drafted by a patent...

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Idea independently developed is also on the market, but not patented or trademarked. Can I submit a (utility) patent?

Dariush's answer | Answered on September 08, 2014

Short Answer: You need to consult with an IP attorney Regarding the patent, NO. If the product y you believe you invented was on the market...

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Patent help

Dariush's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

Short Answer: Not likely I suggest that you try to hire an attorney for 2-3 hours of his time to review the application before filing. Another...

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Can material and images from my previous conference or journal publication be used verbatim in my patent application?

Dariush's answer | Answered on September 06, 2014

Short Answer: Yes, but... First, based on the language you are quoting, you ARE able to use the material from your presentation in your patent...

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I think I need to protect my idea and am not sure if I need a patent or a copyright.

Dariush's answer | Answered on August 31, 2014

Short Answer: Perhaps you can get protection for patent and copyright A utility patent protects useful, new and non-obvious inventions. A...

Dariush G. Adli's Answers (1626)

I thought of a great chapter for an existing Disney story...or can I?

Can I sue AMAZON for selling me an illegal item when I was not aware and there was no disclaimer stating such thing for CA?

Attempting to maintain and salvage some intellectual properties from a company being dissolved.

Importing products but making sure they're not patented or infringing on copyrights or intellectual property rights. How?

Am I causing patent infringement?

Creating an LLC, corporation, or entity type, help with the protection of a provisional patent?

Idea independently developed is also on the market, but not patented or trademarked. Can I submit a (utility) patent?

Patent help

Can material and images from my previous conference or journal publication be used verbatim in my patent application?

I think I need to protect my idea and am not sure if I need a patent or a copyright.