If I were to recreate a water bottle that I saw in a movie by making it an actual product and reselling it would that be legal?

This would be a risky proposition. I understand that the words are very generic, and that might help your situation somewhat, but the movie-owner...

I have a patent pending invention and one company is using my idea without my permission. How I can protect my self?

As already noted, you can't sue until you have an issued patent. One thing you may be able to do in the mean time is make sure your claims cover...

Divisional application and declaration post employment and assignment

The answer depends mostly on contracts. First, the document you signed when you assigned the design patent application to the company may have...

Can I use an image of a company's product in an advertisement?

First of all, respect copyrights. Take your own picture. Don't use the manufacturer's copyrighted (probably) picture. Second, consider trademark...

I have conceived an idea and made an informal drawing. product was changed a bit by manufacturer. Do I still own patent rights

A patent is intended to cover the invention, not just a specific way of practicing an invention. For most of my clients the product that is...

Can I incorporate an established product's logo in a logo for a new business?

Don't use their logo, and don't use their brand name in your logo. However, you can use their brand name (but not their logo) when you describe...

I have a business name N there is another company called something very similar

This is a trademark infringement issue. Also, there are a couple threshold questions that would have to be answered first, such as 1) were you...

Magazine steals art from hired artist. What should be done?

This is very contract-specific, as your rights under copyright law depend on what the contract says. Also, the resolution depends on your goals...

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Infringement and copyright issues. Does this company "A" have a claim?

You mention copyright, but this looks to be a trademark issue. Also, all of the terms at play here are pretty generic, or at least highly...

A well known competitor has a brand name "Red [animal]". Is it OK to create my brand name as "Red [another animal]"?

Yes, you are likely to get sued, particularly if the industry to which you are referring is energy drinks. The traditional inquiry for...