What are my chances of an Utility Patent that looks similar to Prior Art.

I agree with my colleague that given the facts that you've described, it sounds like your ability to obtain a utility patent is very slim (and/or...

Can you please explain the most effective way of obtaining permission to reprint excerpts from various books for a website?

The only way to be certain that you will not be accused of copyright infringement is to obtain a license. Unfortunately, there is no bright line...

Patent Law

Services: Services that a patent attorney can provide can vary drastically--Some patent attorneys just took the patent bar examination (because...

Can a record company claim that I am a "work for hire" musician when I never signed any written agreements or contracts?

17 USC 101 A “work made for hire” is– (1) a work prepared by an employee within the scope of his or her employment; or (2) a work specially...

Although the tone of my collegue's answer is a little harsh, the answer is correct. There is also a second burden--if the cited reference is not...

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Does a PPA protect internationally?

The answer is that a Provisional Patent Application can preserve the right of priority for foreign filing, but will not (alone) afford you any...

What exactly do "back damages" mean?

"Back Damages" is likely referring to the accrual of damages from the date of publication of your patent application until the date of issue under...

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Does a patent protect internationally?

Unfortunately, the short answer is no, a U.S. Patent cannot be used to stop infringement in a foreign country. However, you may have certain other...

Trademark Infringement - International Law

I would strongly recommend that you seek the assistance of a qualified and experienced trademark attorney licensed in New York, as soon as...

Can you patent something you invent that is made from a collaboration of other items which themselves may be patented themselves

My colleagues' answers are correct that it is a fairly complex analysis of the existing patents and products to determine whether the new product...