How do I patent my idea? How do I find out if my idea has already been patented?

You've got to have the end-game in mind. Do you plan to develop this App? Or might you want to license the patent (assuming it is patentable and...

If you want an answer that you can rely on should come from a patent attorney. Time should be spent analyzing the landscape of patents in the art...

Is it wise to file utility & design patents on a real technology invented to appear onscreen in a movie, and if so, when?

An invention, to be patentable, must have real-world utility. Assuming yours does, and you have the capital investment and time/effort then by all...

To whom this may concern, There are two items which I am interested in finding out if it is patent or copy right. One item is

I believe what you are looking for would be a "freedom to operate" (FTO) opinion. More likely than not, you will need to do a much broader search...

Whose names must appear on patent applications to the US Patent Office?

As the others have stated, the inventor(s) must be named. Also, the assignee may be named as well which involves a few more pieces of paperwork....

Patent Package Price: How much shall be a fixed fee quote from a competent patent attorney?

Prices range a lot. You always have to consider whether you are getting what you paid for. Typical flat rates: provisional application: $2-5k, non...

Question about copyrights/trademarks, especially in retail/apparel.

It's important you seek the counsel of a trademark attorney. You will need to decipher a few things: is your common law mark abandoned once you...

How much is the "minimum cost" for a patent?

I concur with the other attorneys so far. I would add that while it may seem like you are "almost done", it really depends case-by-case. Also, it...

I think a really good way to help bolster your patent attorney's credibility would be to (prior to going ahead with the non-provisional) would be...

Is it necessary to put as many hinge designs in a provisional patent?

Generally, yes, it is important to put in sufficient detail all of your embodiments (different versions) of your inventions that you can imagine at...