Can I limit my patent drawings to one drawing if the same process is used repeatedly?

In terms of meeting the requirements of the Patent Statute, one drawing will suffice. 35 U.S.C. 113 Drawings. The applicant shall furnish _A_...

Can I apply for a PCT or any other international placeholder based on the Continuation or CIP of a U.S. patent?

This is a technical PCT question. While many here can provide you with an answer, this degree of technical depth is not appropriate for this free...

Can I file a US patent as an individual (small or microentity patent) if I am living in Canada?

Yes. If you are claiming small entity or micro entity status as an individual, see the definition at 37 CFR 1.27(a)(1): "(1) Person. A person,...

What are my options currently for the cease and desist letter received by my wife

The enforceability of noncompete agreements is limited by their subject matter, their geographic reach and their duration. In addition, different...

How frequently will a patent pending application receive a rejection or lose an appeal during the year in which they're covered?

Your characterization is partially true. An invention is "patent pending" when a patent application has been filed. If that application was a...

The answer is, it depends. This kind of arrangement is much more uncommon than you would think. You have to look at the percentage of issued...

I echo my inestimable colleague, Ms. Koslyn. Obtain and pay for an initial consultation with a trademark lawyer in your jurisdiction. Avvo's Q&A...

Also, while I'm sure they asumed it, my colleagues did not point out that there is no such thing as a "provisional patent". Your interest is in a...

Second Life and the right on your "own" Picture for commercial use?

It's an interesting question. As best understood, the question is, if a person creates an original, creative work in Second Life (a work in which,...

Looking for a reasonable Patent Filing Attorney for a bunch of smart kids filing patent.

My colleague Ms. Koslyn is correct. This is a Q&A page on which it is inappropriate for attorneys to offer services. That said, I am a...