My band would like to use the name Vegas Hyenas - are we likely to have any legal problems using this name ?

A quick check of the trademark office database did not reveal any obvious conflicts. However, you should consider having a trademark attorney...

I suggest you re-confirm that he NASA logo is indeed public domain and free to use. I would guess it is not. If not, then you will likely have a...

A device I conceived of serves the same purpose as other patented devices, but uses a different design and methodology.

You have two separate questions. One, can i get a patent? Two, does my design infringe? To get a patent, your design has to be new and...

Yes, you can transfer the provisional to a newly formed corporation of which you are a part. It could be better to refile before expiration such...

You invent for Firm-A. You leave before Firm-B purchases Firm-A. Are your inventor's rights automatically assigned to Firm-B?

No, not automatically. But practically speaking probably yes. When Firm B buys Firm A, certain assets may or may not be purchased. One of those...

If I was interested in buying a domain name similar to another could I be sued for infringement?

A domain name is not necessarily a trademark and, if not a trademark, cannot be infringed. If the first user is using the domain as a trademark,...

This forum gives me the opinions of many patent attorneys. Is it illegal for me to engage more than one attorney for my case?

No, it is not wrong or illegal, and can be very appropriate if you're not quite sure about trusting the opinion of the first attorney. But,...

How much do legal fees for a patent typically cost?

You are quite correct. There can be a wide range of fees. Here is one group of patent professionals across the US who only charge fixed...

How to submit another provisional application, to add new content, if you filed one already?

It would be best if you included everything as you will not be able to reference in your second application the contents of the first...

To be "protected", you will need to get an issued patent. During the time you patent application is pending, you are not "protected." If you...