If you are seeking the services of a patent attorney or patent agent for the preparation of a patent application, you should consider seeking a...

I have an idea to link Gamers to Social Media sites. Do I need to get a lawyer because I know you can't patent a "Idea"?

There is no requirement that you have a patent attorney prepare/file a patent application. However, if you plan on doing it yourself, you should...

What is an aprox. Cost for getting a patent on a device using a patent attorney ?

The cost of having an attorney prepare your application can widely vary. Some charge an hourly fee and some charge fixed fees. You should also find...

Do I need a lawyer to help with my book that was posted online for free

A lawyer is not a requirement but a lawyer can be more effective and efficient than trying to do it yourself. Some lawyers can work on copyright...

If somebody opposes my trademark, can I keep my name and change my class of goods?

An opposition to your application can be based on the grounds of likelihood of confusion by consumers. This legal determination is based on a...

I'm confused about patening intellectual property. Is there another way to protect unique code and algorythms?

For unique code, you can pursue protection via copyright rather than patent.. However, the scope of copyright protection is not the same as...

Can I make them stop somehow?

Whether you can make others stop is based on whether there is a likelihood of confusion by consumers. This determination requires looking at a...

Can I create a new food product by combining other already well known products together? Can I name the new product similarily.

Yes, you can combine well know food products to make a new product. Whether you can use partial brand names is not something that can be...

Is a model authorization needed when using my photo as a decorative work/art work?

If the model has not previously provided a release to you, then "yes", a current authorization is needed. Michael www.shimokaji.com

Is an oblique reference to a trademarked brand considered trademark infringement?

For CrossFit, I doubt that they own the words "Cross" and "Fit". However, what they might "own" beyond that is something that cannot be answered...