Is there a way to obtain a patent for my invention by offering an IP attorney a share in future patent (instead of paying $$)?

Short Answer: Not likely. You are better off starting with a provisional application, which is relatively low cost. Although I normally don't...

Short Answer: Probably not. You can combine ideas and the combination could be patentable if it meets the requirements, but, depending on the...

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Where should I trademark my record company logo?

Short Answer: By registering with the USPTO you will get national rights, inlcuding in the State of Michigan (by the way, I am very fond of...

My trademarked name is being infringed upon

Short Answer: Contingency arrangements are rare. At Adli Law Group, we first occasionally take cases on a modified contingency or even a pure...

How do I get an idea about an invention patented without a lawyer taking my idea?

Short Answer: Well, I don't think your concern is justified. Attorneys and agents are no likely to use your idea without authorization. However,...

I have an idea for an Application & I'd look for an App Builder in oDesk,Elanzer or... How do I protect my idea?

Short Answer: With limited funds, you could start with a search of your own and a provisional application. It is not ideal, but doing a...

Do patents expire?

Short Answer: For an idea to qualify for a patent it needs to be useful, new and non-obvious. You can't patent something that already exists,...

Design patent application and infringement

Short Answer: If the design you have found preexisted the filing of the patent it could prevent the patent from issuing. That decision is made by...

What are the legal issues regarding the use of another company's tin can and label in the design of my product?

Short Answer: you can use the recycled can but not the design.

Short Answer: At Adli Law Group we do offer flat fees for patent applications, including international filings an responses to PTO office actions....