In regards to utility patents, about how much can I expect to pay an attorney to safeguard and protect our idea/product?

Short Answer: It depends. As you point out, there are different options for protecting your invention, such as through a regular or a...

Cease and desist because my item believed to infringe certain of their patent claims?

Short Answer: Yes, they sure can. By law, each claim of a patent is considered a separate invention. Typically, a patent has 5-20 related...

Clarification about patent and art.

Short Answer: yes you can stop the other's patent Your question brings up an important point. Patent examiners don't always find all the prior...

Am I able to assemble a kit made up of 5 patented products (1 of which is my own) and resell it under my trademarked name?

Short Answer: yes, if... You can assemble the kit and sell it under your trademark. However, you and the end user of your kit will probably...

Invalidating a patent in another country to sell my item their

Short Answer: Yes and Yes, provided... Patents are territorial. If you don't have patent protection in the other country then you don't have...

Can I patent a new diagnostic medical test using a commercially available petri dish and agar without infringement?

Short Answer, Yes, if... You will need to have a patent attorney conduct what is known as a "patentability search" to find out the answer to...

Copyrighted photo

Short Answer: No. Copyright protection applies to original works of authorship regardless of whether they are identified as copyrighted or not....

Short Answer: likely ok. This is really a business decision between you and the manufacturer (wholesaler). If you can buy it at wholesale from...

This is regarding a patent that is expired. Who claims it once it has been expired?

Short Answer: you need to consult an attorney A patent that has expired is in the public domain, meaning that others are free to use it. There...

How to protect a provisional patent?

Short Answer: You need to consult with an attorney A patent application (be it a regular one or a provisional one) gives you a "claim" to a...