The sine-qua-non of invention is conception. The person who conceives the invention claimed in at least one claim in a patent is an inventor of...

I find your question interesting in that it appears to make the assumption, common among non-lawyers, that plagiarism is somehow illegal. Note...

Mr. Pfabe's reply is spot on. I would add that it will benefit you to hire a patent attorney for a brief consultation to see if indicia of...

Regarding declarations of the inventor, US patent law (35 USC 25) provides: Whenever such written declaration is used, the document must warn...

No, it isn't criminal. But if they somehow publish or copy the way you speak dress your literal mindup describe it to each and every detail they...

I have posted this answer before to similar questions on Avvo. I recommend the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's guide on this subject at...

What you propose presents risk under trademark law, regarding the brand names, and under legal theories related to rights of publicity regarding...

What you propose has substantial risks under copyright and trademark law. Regarding copyright, again and again on Avvo posters ask whether they...

Retaining counsel for this situation is not only good advice: NOT retaining counsel would be foolish if you wish to go forward. Bear in mind...

An inventor is entitled to a utility patent for their invention if the invention is new, useful and non-obvious. An inventor is entitled to a...