How can I protect a patent idea from being stolen, or imitated?

Using the word "idea" is not the place to start. The start is with a "thing" that enables the idea to be realized. In onion producing areas food...

Cancellation proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

Procedural questions are asked followed by the conclusion that it is too late to respond to the oppositions Motion for Summary Judgment. Hence it...

Can a lawyer help select what is patentable or not patentable?

The Registered Patent Attorney will know which statutes and cases define the prior art which would be relied upon to reject your invention. ...

Omitting details of a step in patent specification as they are well known in art

You will not describe the screw that holds together the pieces of an invention and you need not give detailed description to steps well known by...

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Do I need to create an LLC to buy and sell graphic designs purchased from a 3rd party?

An LLC, or Limited Liability Company, and a Corporation exist to shield the stockholders' estate from the liabilities of the LLC or Corp or Co. ...

Can Ideas Be patented ?

The idea cannot be patented. The "thing" or "structure" or "method" or "process" that will accomplish the idea can be patented. It is the "parts"...

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Seattle Business Featured for 12th Woman Shoes... ??? Confused...

Is there Trademark Infringement if team colors are applied to an article of clothing? Universities have policed beer mugs, sweatshirts et al which...

Is someone infringing on my copyright if they copy significant, but not all, elements of my software code?

A work of Authorship which is substantially similar to another work has a principal characteristic of Copyright Infringement. Other considerations...

I want to solicit investment in a privately owned invention do i need a license to offer this to investors?

The Asker has many issues to address. Investment in a privately owned invention, Trademark and other questions. Is the "privately owned...

Is it legal to sell wedding dresses from china

The question appears to be "can I buy dresses designed and made in china for sale in canada and do so under my own lable". Thus it appears that...