IM# refer to patent?

Short Answer: Be careful. Before using a design that is subject to a patent application you need to consult with an attorney or patent agent...

Patent - from provisional to full patent

Short Answer: It depends on your goals and resources. Another provisional means you lose your current date of filing which is your presumed...

Development of apps for Iphone/Android-- do I need to protect my idea?

Short Answer: Yes. You need to protect yourself by filing for patent application(s) (provided your ideas are patent eligible) BEFORE you...

Can I claim micro entity status, even though I plan on licensing my invention to other companies?

Short Answer: It depends The entity to whom you license should also qualify on its own as a micro entity, otherwise, you lose the status. Good...

I need a patent how do obtain one

Short Answer: Yes, provided there is still time. Don't forget, you only have one year from the time you have started marketing your product to...

We've been selling a product for over a year before we considered getting a patent for it. Is there any recourse we could take?

Short Answer: Perhaps, depending... As you point out, you can't get a patent on an idea which has been in the market for over a year. In...

Patent Idea Question

Short Answer: Be careful. Before working with anyone, including us attorneys, you should put in the time to ask all the questions and make sure...

Short Answer: No. The term "Intellectual Property" (IP) encompasses four disciplines: Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Trade Secrets. The...

Where can I find a contingent Lawyer who will help me with a possible infringement of my US design patent?

Short Answer: Perhaps here. It will take you some time and effort to convince an attorney to take a case like yours on pure contingency. Those...

Is it legal copy heels design and produce it without using the logo?

Short Answer: I concur with my colleagues. Your question is too specific to answer. Here on Avvo, we can provide you with general legal...