Is the Employer violating the Labor Code by requiring the employee to sign a release prior to issuing a check for wages?

The short answer is yes, the employer can require a release if the payment really is in settlement of a disputed claim. What is not cool, is if an...

I have a business/invention idea and no money to fund it..How can I protect my idea and proceed with marketing etc..

I like the idea of filing a provisional patent application, if you have something written that 1) describes the essence of your invention so that...

Fraud,defamation,intentional infliction of emotional distress?

Historically, many states allowed people in your situation to sue for alienation of affection or othe claims. However, some states no longer...

Is it safe to show details of my invention including prototype to an interested manufacturer even before signing an NDA?

Yes, I agree that showing details of an invention without an NDA is very risky. I like the suggeston you received regarding filing a provisional...

People having been laying soda bottles in their side in refrigerators for years. While retailers seem to store bottles vertically, I seem to...

My PPA is primarily based on working source code. How do I draw an RPA to protect my invention's priority date and scope?

The main problem with provisional applications is that they often put together quickly and without detailed professional analysis of whether the...

Does my invention infringe this prior art?

I will not comment on your specific question, but as has been stated the analysis for whether you can get a patent (patentability) is different...

I have an idea for a product but not the actual product how do i obtain a patent on just an idea

Even if you have not built the actual product, you can get a patent if you can describe the invention with sufficient detail to show that you have...

I assume your question means that you are looking for a licensed patent agent or patent attorney who can help you with a patent application. If...

Patent Question

Your question seems to suggest that you filed a U.S. provisional application in 1998. If so, those expire within one year. During that year, to...