If there is a patent similiar to my invention, yet the design is slightly different should i move forward with the idea or no?

As others indicated, you will need to have a patent attorney review your invention and the patent that you found. The differences in your product...

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

Check out the following blog post - it has details on how to determine whether your idea is patentable:

I have an idea I would like to patent. Would it be best to file an application on my own, or should I contact an attorney first?

As others have indicated, definitely talk with a patent attorney first. Inventors that file applications themselves typically end up inadvertently...

How different does a invention have to be from a competitors product, to patent it?

As others indicated, there are two separate issues that you bring up here: 1) is your machine patentable and 2) does it infringe existing patents. ...

Is it possible to sell a product that has been inspired by a similar patented product but has slight design modifications in it

Assuming that the patent you are referring to is still active, it depends on how your new product compares to the claims of this patent. As others...

What lawyer do I need for Invention

You should talk with a patent attorney. Some of the threshold issues are whether your invention is the type of thing that can be patented, and if...

How many patent Application do I need?

Definitely talk with a patent attorney before filing a patent application. This invention might be protectable by a design and/or a utility patent...

I also agree with the others - do not use LegalZoom. Talk with a patent attorney to discuss the best way to protect your invention. Most...

Is it safe to publicly post a concept video or images of my invention for funding purposes after filing a Provisional Patent?

William is correct. You only have protection for what is adequately described in the provisional patent application. Since the USPTO will give a...

Question about how to patent an improvement. It is my understanding that no prototype is needed.

You are correct that no prototype is required to file a patent application, but the idea must still be patentable subject matter and must be...