What is the quickest way to start on my patent?

You should prepare a written description of your invention supplemented by drawings to illustrate the concepts, and seek the assistance of a patent...

Copyright comes into existence when a work is fixed in a tangible medium from which it can be perceived. Registration is necessary to sue to...

Since you responded timely to the Final Rejection, and the Examiner made an Examiner's Amendment that resulted in a Notice of Allowance, all that...

Patent attorney fees paid by someone else

You may have someone else pay attorney fees for your patent application. However, you should have a written, signed agreement with that person...

In addition to the above answer, and that the agreement with Company B should be reviewed by a attorney licenses in DC, it may be legal for company...

My question is in regards to patenting a software/technology?

It is not necessary to build or provide software (or any other invention to the market) before applying for a patent on it. However, because a...

To determine if a patent has issued, logon to www.USPTO.gov and do a search using the publication number or application number. Whether or not...

How should I approach to a company interested in my patents but wants to add some functionalities to it?

I agree with Attorney Ballard. If their improvement is patentable they may obtain a patent on the improvement, and will own that patent. However,...

Is it ok to discuss your idea that you want to patent with multiple lawyers before you hire some one?

Yes, it is OK to discuss an invention with multiple lawyers. You do not need a signed agreement with them. A lawyer has has a duty to hold in...

The Independent Contractor Agreement you signed specifically grants ownership to Company of all "Intellectual Property" created by you in...