Filing key patent applications

YES, you would be well advised to file a patent application before approaching investors. You can, of course, confidentially present your idea to...

Keep in mind that a business name is not the same as a trademark unless you offer goods and services under that name. In that case, you would have...

The response to your question is not as straight-forward as you like because of the long history of the characters and Disney’s various adaptations...

No, unless you are using both variations of the mark in trade. A trademark covers not only the specific mark which is used in trade and commerce,...

Can I license a provisional or part of it for an investor for a limited time?

Yes, you can. A patent application is a claim to a property. It is not a matured right in the sense that the patent has not issued. You can...

Can you sue? Yes. Would it make sense in your case? Likely not. Under our legal system, you don’t need an official permit or clearance to...

Another Business Has the Same Name As Mine!

First, trademark rights are territorial, meaning a trademark in the U.S. does not automatically extend to Europe and vice versa. So if you only...

Can I get a Summary Judgment on a single point?

I assume that you have a patent on the product that you want to prevent the company from selling. Regarding summary judgment, In the U.S. legal...

What can I do if I signed a bad contract?

A contract is a two-way bargain. One side agrees to do “A”, in exchange for the other contracting party doing “B”. It sounds like you have...

First, congratulations on the good work. Generally, the work involved in setting up a non-profit entity is similar to that of setting up a...