Have several innovative ideas to implement for 2014. Do I copyright the ideas first then patent? Do I need a patent attorney?

Short Answer: You need to consult with an Intellectual Property attorney. First, you need to determine what type of intellectual property is...

Risk in refiling a provisional patent?

Short Answer: Be careful! Your protection as of now is for what you disclosed in your provisional that has been filed. Creating a second,...

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Would it be infringement or unlawful to take 3 existing(Generic versions) drink powders and combine them to make a new drink?

Short Answer: it depends. Most inventions are combinations of existing things. As long as the combination invention meets the patentability...

Who can I speak to regarding an invention and filing a PPA?

Short Answer: Yes. You should feel safe to speak to a patent attorney about your invention. A provisional patent application will allow you...

I want to start a hobby and sell the items I create and hopefully grow to a business (online selling), but what I want to do is

Short Answer: You need to consult with an attorney. First, an invention is patentable if it is 1)useful; 2)new and 3) non-obvious when compared...

If I can cannot find a patent or an application for one when I search the USPTO database, am I clear to go ahead with my design?

Short Answer: Consult an Attorney It appears that your invention concerns an aesthetic aspect of a product and you would thus be looking for...

Short Answer: It depends, but you are probably ok. You can sue for patent infringement damages at any time during the pendency of your patent...

Do I have a case of disputing someones rejection of my trademark?

Short Answer: Likely yes. As my colleague attorney Ballard points out, just because the trademark was rejected in connection with someone else's...

Is my idea patent-able?

Short Answer: Be careful not to disclose your idea before consulting with a patent attorney One of the most important and valuable aspects of...

Can I get a patent on a very simple creative idea?

Short Answer: Consult a patent attorney. An invention is patentable if it meets the basic conditions of utility (usefulness), novelty (being...