How to protect development steps in provisionals?

This is generally a good strategy for capturing inventions in a rapid development phase. Including the first provisional in the 2nd provisional is...

One nuance on the previous responses is on what is considered obvious. U.S. patent law uses a standard of the “Person Having Ordinary Skill In The...

What determines how much you must pay the plaintiff in a Intellectual Property case?

As previously stated, the type of IP and its status will give you a much better idea of what type of liability there may be. However, I would...

Is it legal for an unknown number to keep calling me before 7am? I answer but there's no response.

One other option is to list yourself on the national "Do Not Call" list here: https://www.donotcall.gov/ Once registered, you can notify the FTC...

Patent Application

The link for technical problems for filing Canadian patent applications can be found here:...

This is better suited for Avvo's "Find A Lawyer" page. Many lawyers who have filled out their profiles will include any languages other than...

I want to invent a new security technology but i want to patent it first before i create it i fear someone creating it before me

Meet/hire a patent attorney familiar with your technology area. You will have the protection of attorney-client privilege and you will be able to...

When a company buys into a product I created and helps me get the patent so they could own the license, what happens next?

The license that you are giving to the company should be written in a contract and the terms of the contract should tell you your answers. As the...

For how many months of time extension I need to file my request, regarding a USPTO patent application?

You are correct. A 3 month extension is what you need. If you try to file after the 6 month date with a 4 month extension it would not be accepted...

Will enlisting inspirational quotes on my website be copyright infringement?

Your question, as I read it, is really asking if you would have a fair use defense to using other people's creative work on your blog. In general...