What does it take to get a patent if you believe the patent, or a version thereof, already exists?

Short Answer: Consult a patent attorney. First, you should try to get your own patent if the differences between your invention and the prior art...

If I name my portrait business "McDomos," will I have legal problems with McDonald's?

Short Answer: Probably Not. You should first confer with a trademark attorney. Your trademark attorney will tell you that the standard for...

Can I use an old Trademarked name, even with other words?

Short Answer: Probably YES. First, think of a trademark as a shark. It must constantly be on the move to breath and stay alive. Likewise,...

You question it is not quite clear. IF you change your trademark in an way that it is not descriptive anymore, then, yes, you can, indeed you must...

Short Answer: NO. You can't sue someone when you don't have anything. In order to sue someone for violating your intellectual property right,...

A PPA is a provisional patent application, an NPA is a non-provisional patent application. A PCT is an international filing which gives the owner...

Do I have to shut down my 10-yr website, as someone is saying they've Trademarked (a portion) of my website domain name??

First, contact a trademark lawyer to discuss your case. Your trademark attorney will tell you that trademark rights are obtained NOT by...

The DMCA counter notice provision is a remedy for objecting to a take down by providing the affected party with the opportunity to file a Counter...

Damages for withdrawal of accepted employment offer?

Yes, from the description you provide, you would have a claim for breach of contract and can seek recovery of the damages you have incurred. ...

Short Answer: YES. Unless they made you sign an agreement upon entry, then you are free to take photos and use them. If you are going to publish...