You should see an Intellectual Property attorney soon. Of particular concern is your use of the word "movies", i.e., instead of downloading one...

Can someone file a provisional before I finish filing my non-provisional to steal my idea?

If your disclosure was made without a filed provisional or non-provisional then you should immediately file one or the other. For the opposition...

Your "friend" will probably soon receive notice from the ISP regarding the download with directions to the entity demanding payment. The statute...

Do I Need Patent for it?

First, if you've already contracted with a lawyer why are you not getting your answer directly from him or her? Next, you are correct to take care...

I have an idea for a new product can I contact 2 different companies & disclose my idea in a confidentiality agreement?

First, an idea is not subject to patent protection, i.e., you have to have a structure or a "thing" that will result in the "idea" happening. ...

How much money do you think I will get fined for illegally downloading movies from vivid entertainment?

You will usually be notified by your ISP that they have received notice of a subpoena requiring your name and address. The notice will normally...

Can I make the same style of food like the restaurant I used to work for

The dishes you prepared for your former employers may have been trade secrets which you were entrusted with. Your unauthorizes use would then be...

Hi, How do I go about filing for an extension of my existing provisional patent? I filed Dec 2013. Thanks

There is no extension of a Provisional Application. The next step, which will preserve the filing date of the Provisional, is to file a Utility...

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Can I copyright or get IP protection on an idea even if I don't hold a work permit?

Yes re: copyright as the copyright property interest comes into existence as you produce the words or images. Re: the "idea", there is no...

Can I use a dead "company's" trademark?

The apparently "dead" company may have commerce, using the mark you want, but without your finding that the business is indeed alive. There may be...