How soon does a divisional patent need to be filed after it is found to be necessary to retain rights and filing date?

You will be file as long as you file it before the original patent issues or is abandoned. As a general rule, inventors have a maximum of one year...

Assuming that you made the purchase online, then you need to check the terms and conditions you agreed to when you made the purchase. Before you...

Short Answer: Likely Yes. You would be using her image for commercial gain. Several year back, Arnold Schwarzenegger sued an Ohio toy maker over...

Lawyer practicing in San Diego?

There are many aspects to a startup. Setting up a business entity, bylaws, identifying and protecting intellectual property; any permits required;...

I'm a poor person with no money and some big company is suing me for copyright infringement

Even if you can't afford an attorney to defend the lawsuit, you still need to consult with one re potential options. Good luck.

What kind of business license i need in order to sell home design concepts? Copyright requirements?

You may not need a business license for the sale you have in mind. Business licenses may be required for regulated items such as those dealing...

Can I create a similar product without breaching this patent?

Short Answer: Your question cannot be answered by any attorney on this forum because it is too specific. In general, a question of what a patent...

Short Answer: Not really. It sounds like you don't want to post your idea on the website, just letting viewers have a general understanding of...

Can you get a patent for combining two products that are not physically connected?

Short Answer: Yes. You CAN obtain a patent for a combination of existing products. As with any patent, the basic conditions are: Utility...

I was trying to sell marijuana in California and was robbed. I am not being prosecuted, the robber is.

Short Answer: Yes, provided your action was legal.