What modifications can you make to a provisional patent?

You can make any modifications to a provisional application, but to do so you will need to file a new provisional application. However, you...

In regards to utility patents, about how much can I expect to pay an attorney to safeguard and protect our idea/product?

Prices can widely vary from attorney to attorney for the same service. They can vary based on complexity of your invention. You should shop...

The inventor has to be a human being.

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Former employee is using my trademark and manuals

While you may think your ex-employee will ignore an injunction, I have found that most folks are not willing to simply ignore the matter when they...

I am getting ready to file a Utility patent. However, I just found an existing utility patent that is very similar in design.

A patent may be obtained for a new product, as well as a new use for an old product. Whether you can still obtain a patent depends on whether...

I have a standard character trademark and would like to add a logo to it. Must I create a entirely new trademark application?

Yes, you will need a separate registration. However, you should consider whether you need to register the logo alone or in conjunction with the...

Cease and desist because my item believed to infringe certain of their patent claims?

Infringement does not needs to exist for all claims in a patent. Just one claim is sufficient. A judge or jury will ultimately decide if you...

Trademark: my domain/app name ( example: enjoy ), but "enjoyu" already have trademark

Whether you can use or register your mark depends on whether your mark can create a likelihood of confusion with the other mark. This requires...

Clarification about patent and art.

A rule in patent says "that which infringes, if later, would anticipate, if earlier." What this means is that if your product is alleged to...

Provisional patent questions.

A provisional application is only as good as the information it contains. Therefore, if information is missing from your provisional, it cannot...