I generally agree with the posts from the four other attorneys who responded so far; however, from my perspective as both a patent attorney and a...

Would doing this be legal?

Question: If I wanted to take the inside of a stainless steel retractable key system and take it apart and put my own cover over it and call it my...

Question: Once there is a notice of allowance and the issue fee is paid to the USPTO, is it possible for the patent not to issue under any...

Can you be sued for saying what a person told you, what they did to you and what you seen with your own eyes ?

This is America, one may be sued for anything; however, the better questions to ask may be (1) is this person likely to sue and if yes, (2) would...

Creating a licensed product for marketing purposes

In addition to the trademark infringement, unfair competition, and copyright infringement concerns, unauthorized use of Robert Downey Jr.'s name...

Hi, can i list my name in Statement of Information -100 Form for both CEO and CFO if our CFO is on indefinite leave?

Did your board of directors appoint you as CFO, interim, temporary, or otherwise?

How much can you change on an existing design in order to patent it?

Question: Will minor/small changes to a pillow design be sufficient to obtain a U.S. design patent - and where the likely closest prior art could...

Question: Ive been advised to copyright the design but I want to understand what protection will copyright cover? Answer: Copyright provides...

When is the right time to file a design patent app. I have pending non-provisional application now.

As a general rule, one should file their U.S. design patent application once the given design is completely finalized and just prior to public...

Can I use a consignment agreement or should I use a joint venture agreement?

You might think about who should be the owner of copyrights in the custom jewelry. Perhaps you should be the owner and the foundation should be a...