If someone is using my brand name that I trademarked but isn't confusing to my product is there still a cause for infringement?

The laws of trademark infringement are intended to prevent confusion. If there is none between the two trademarks, then there is no...

Can clothing design (shape/fit/look) be patented or protected by USPTO?

A new ornamental design of an item can be patented, though it may be difficult for...

How do you go about getting a patent on an invention?

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If one has been using a name as a common law trademark, what is involved in challenging a trademark approved to someone else?

To challenge the trademark registration of the other company based on your prior use and present confusion between the two marks, you could...

Can someone patent an idea to cover things they didn't think about, kind of an all encompassing patent?

In a patent, you need to disclose the details so that someone can practice and use the invention. Therefore, you are not able to patent a general...

You will probably have a better chance of success by seeking copyright protection rather than patent protection. There might be some possible...

What is the best way to get a patent on a product? how much will it cost?

There is no requirement that you patent your product in order to market/sell it. However, a patent can provide you with competitive...

I am trying to start an online business. How do I go about securing a patent for my online site? What steps do I take ?

You should consider filing a copyright application and/or provisional patent application that covers the concept you want the hired people to...

Trademark name registration

If your mark and the other mark were the only marks in your class of goods/services that had the word "Gold", but your logos that are part of the...

Can anybody build a competitor to Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com despite their ridiculous patents?

Patents are presumed valid, until you can prove otherwise. Therefore, a patent having broad coverage might look over broad, but are still...