Non-provisional patent application to provisional patent application.

I think you might be confused by what is a provisional patent application and what is a utility, or regular, patent application. You may file a...

I caution you about describing your situation in such detail in a public forum such as this. You should consult with a trademark attorney in...

Can I create a similar product without breaching this patent?

Unfortunately, this is a type of question that is not easily answered in a forum like this. Like has been mentioned above, it requires time and...

I rec'd a phone call today telling me i need to change my company name because its theirs, now what?

Until the specifics of the situation are determined and considered, the best answer is "maybe". Dates of use, registration/application, etc. will...

Most likely trademark both. However, an attorney would have to look at your patch and how it is used to determine if it is best to pursue a...

Type of agreement necessary for intellectual property protection?

As mentioned above, what you desire should be laid out in an agreement between you and the vet clinic. Your attorney can help you prepare the...

Dealing with a copycat brand?

You might want to consider getting a second opinion from an intellectual property attorney who handles these types of issues and can give you a...

In some cases, there are time limits to pursue protection for the features. You should show the pullout pages to a patent attorney to see if there...

I have sons who like to create their own comics too. Even though there is common law copyright protection immediately upon creation, I suggest...

Can I use trademarked food logos for informational/educational purposes?

Fair use might potentially apply. You should pass this by an intellectual property/trademark attorney first, though.