Do I really need to give attention to a law firm that represents the SIIA? If so where do I find a lawyer w/ experience on SIIA?

To find an attorney with experience in dealing with the SIIA, you could search for federal copyright infringement cases in which the SIIA was a...

Multiple parties in federal court and service of process?

Assuming the individual and state agency do not fall under a State law that overrides federal civil procedure law, your filing on the individual...

Patent a Computer Game?

Patents give rights to EXCLUDE OTHERS from making, using, selling or importing the patented subject matter. But, it DOES NOT give you the right to...

Can I make decorative lighted recycled wine bottles using NFL & college team logos I have PURCHASED & sell the bottles.

That craft stores sell logos is not an indication that you can use them on wine bottles. Sale of goods is not sale of trademark rights. The license...

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Trademark registration with California Patent & Trademark Office or US Patent & Trademark Office?

Please do a search first. I have known attorneys - like any other business - to become embroiled in litigation over their service marks: Spend...

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The Susan Komen trademark is being very vigorously enforced against unaffiliated organizations. It is arguing that ANY pink is likely to be...

Yes. This is called "tarnishment" and it is a trademark issue as much or more than a copyright issue. You are likely to receive a "cease and...

Small claims court service

Do not serve the small claims matter yourself. You are not permitted to do so, and the attorney may be able to effect personal service on you in...

Venue of the deposition.

While it is common to use the offices of the counsel that requested the deposition, your attorney could work to negotiate a different location for...

If I license my intellectual property to my company, could I lose limited liability status?

Follow the "duck" rule and you will most likely maintain corporate status: If it walks like a duck (acts like a corporation) and talks like a duck...