How to protect an idea from being stolen?

A good provisional patent application may help to prevent the receiving party from filing and obtaining a patent on what you plan to disclose - but...

Should I use the Ford new invention idea online form.?

I noticed in one of your comments you stated you have a currently pending provisional patent application. Note, until you have an issued patent as...

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With a consumer product like a skateboard, looking into a design patent application might also be appropriate and desirable. Some inventions may...

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What is the legality of using a brand name for a secondary-use product and using that name on a website?

Interesting business, but not without some risks. As noted I think with proper disclaimers and proper operational mechanics of the site, you can...

Can sports team sue me for a domain name I registered if the name is similar to their team name?

Understand that this business plan is likely to end up in some form of litigation and regardless if you end up ultimately winning or losing, you...

I only add that information, facts, and ideas cannot be protected by copyright; however, the creative expression of such may be - and for those not...

Would filming next to a public University be illegal, if the film took place outside, misrepresenting the school?

What's your purpose, goal, and planned usage? What's to be included in the planned footage? If your purpose is commercial and the location is in...

Intent to use trademark app transfer from Individual to company 1 to company 2. How do I assign it?

First note that trademark assignments must include an assignment of goodwill to be valid. Second, if I was representing Company 2, I would...

Can a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Practice in private practice without a full LMFT license?

As a general rule for professions requiring licenses, an unlicensed individual may intern or otherwise work under the direct supervision of a...