How do I handle being personally sued by a business for fraud?

Short Answer: You need to consult with a CA licensed intellectual property/business law attorney to evaluate your case. Your attorney would start...

If I use recycled materials, combination to form an unbreakable new material how would I patent the idea.

An invention can be protected by a patent If it meets the three basic conditions of utility (meaning the invention has some practical use and is...

Can I get sued for trademark when my band doesn't make any money?

Even if he did, it is not clear what kind of a case he would have. Based on your description, the person who is threatening you said he "was...

Short Answer: YES. you will receive protection for "confusingly similar" variations of your trademark. the examples you have provided would...

There are two rights at issue here. One is the copyright in the picture(s) you want to use, and the deceased person's right of publicity. The...

Infringement of a patented microchip

Short Answer: No. Most patents are issued for improvements on already existing product and services. So, there is no problem filing a patent...

I did not register my artwork at US Copyright office, if infringed upon and I file DMCA, can the opposing party sue for damages?

Short Answer: No. copyright in an original work exists upon its creation and storage in a retrievable format. As the copyright owner of your...

Trademark rights are acquired by usage of the mark in trade and commerce, not by registration. So, if you are not already doing so, you should...

Can someone get a design patent something that already exists, but for a different use case?

Short Answer: No. A design patent covers decorative, aesthetic aspects of products that have utility. As such, the term "different use" does not...

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Short Answer: No. A design patent covers decorative, aesthetic aspects of products that have utility. As such, the term "different use" does not...