Find and consult with a copyright lawyer to review your notice and discuss what material that may have been copyrighted that was downloaded to...

If a utility PPA with 1 product design has expired for full filing on a 2nd design with the same functions, can it be protected?

Would the wording "other designs" allow for protection on the 2nd product design although having already been publicly seen? The wording alone does...

The dates of the DBA filings are less important than when the name was first used as trademark, i.e. when the name was first used in association...

If a corporation is dissolved and no assets are distributed to shareholders, can you still sue the shareholders? Or the officier

Anyone may sue anyone for anything; however, that does mean any such lawsuit would survive a demurrer or motion to dismiss. Generally to sue...

Much of the automotive fluid flush equipment seems to be very similar, do I need to patent mine or avoid building similar tools?

Consult some USPTO registered patent attorneys and/or patent litigators and discuss commissioning a "freedom to operate" search and opinion which...

Need help obtaining a patent

1. Design patents and utility patents are not mutually exclusive, when budget permits, there are situations when pursuing both may make sense. If...

What should I do about a client that wont pay ? I sent them an invoice over 60 days ago.

First off ... very sorry for your current situation. Sounds like you're close to the bottom, so hopefully things will get better. Your facts at...

Whats the cost range for a simple medical assistive device, non-electric, non - biologic patent application including search?

Do NOT make public disclosures of your invention - such as on a website like Avvo - as doing so may harm your patentability in the U.S. and in many...

I am currently suing my former employer for wrongful termination. I found out that the company recently closed their business.

If you have representation consult your attorney; otherwise consult some employment litigators. Your question is too general in nature for any...

Is there any written law in CA citing intellectual law in respect to restaurants?

You may be correct you may not be correct. You agreements would need to be reviewed. Does your at-will employment agreement include provisions...