To what extent can a poorly written provisional patent be compensated for with a non-provisional patent referencing it?

Short Answer: it depends. The main issue here is your filing (that according to the law is your presumed invention) date. The protection you...

Short Answer: You do not need to submit your patent application in the form that it will ultimately publish in. The patent office will reformat...

Short Answer: Consult an IP attorney. As my colleagues point out, it is not a good idea to embark on such a use without proper legal...

Who would take ownership of a valuable patent in the event of my death? I am the sole inventor named on the patent.

Short Answer: Your Estate will inherit any such rights. Intellectual property rights are like any other property rights with respect to...

Short Answer: I agree with my colleagues. I would suggest that you consult an attorney to determine whether a delay makes sense for you and how...

Patent Pending, Patent Lawyer, and beyond....

Short Answer: Yes, you could benefit from a provisional patent application. Typically, three types of inventors are suitable for a provisional...

Do I need permission in order to use family photo commercially?

Short Answer: It depends. As my colleague Jacobson points out, there may be rights of publicity that are implicated here that would require...

I want to propose an idea to one giant in the house cleaning industry. how do I protect myself?

Short Answer: I am assuming your idea has to do with a product. If that is the case, then patent protection would be the way to go. You could...

A store chain is using our names online to sell their products. What would constitute damages? We are not public figures.

Short Answer: After consulting with an attorney, and depending on the advice you receive, you can contact them and ask them to stop. The content...

Short Answer: Not before consulting an attorney As the detailed response from my colleague makes clear, you need to thread carefully in this...