Can I please have some questions answered that involves pitching an invention to a company?

I am a fan of using NDAs / confidentiality agreements at least until a patent application gets published, which means all the time with...

Can I please have some questions answered on provisional patents?

First, there is no such thing as a "provisional patent," only a provisional patent application. Understand that difference as it may be very...

Which is better for one business owner, an LLC or S corporation?

First, comparing an LLC to a "S corp" is bit like comparing apples to oranges, in that an LLC, and a corporation are both types of limited...

1- Do I have to be registered lawyer in the states so I can form this company that provide the patent and trademark services?

To represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO you must be at least a USPTO registered patent agent, i.e. you must take and pass the...

Is this forum selection clause valid? Can I still sue in California state court?

Note, this is both a choice of law and forum selection clause - both of which are generally valid and enforceable contract clauses. The choice of...

You may in general sell slogans to companies - this is what advertising and marketing companies do all the time. You are trying to increase the...

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I am meeting with a Patent Lawyer tomorrow. Do I need him to sign a non-disclosure form before discussing my invention?

Personally, I like it when potential new inventor clients ask me to sign their NDA - as this demonstrates concern for the invention and that the...

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Is it possible to trademark a name such a "cash for gold los Angeles

Short answer: for what you want in terms of protection, no. You are likely referring to federal registration of a trademark. And assuming the...

Which is the best way for me to file a utility patent and start a business to start selling the product?

Contact several USPTO registered patent attorneys and consult with them. Then hire one to conduct a search to explore patentability and...

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I have an idea for an invention

First, for a new inventor, pursuing a utility patent and/or design patent are NOT do it yourself legal projects. At a bare minimum, you should...