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Citing another patent as a component in my patent specification as a means to enable a component. Is that a problem?
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Answered on September 16, 2014
The question is complex. Prior art will be basis for rejection. But it is hard to understand your use of citation to prior inventions. Prior art...
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If I was to create a game based around a book would it be considered copyright infringement?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
The issue of using a story line from a book in creating a game based on the story line is approached from two directions. First, if the "story...
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My employer wants me to break the law and aid them in copyright infringement.
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Answered on September 14, 2014
The Asker asks questions about intellectual property, criminal law, employment law and what to do. The Asker has to be advised by his own attorney.
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If my employer asks me do help them violate copyright infringement laws am I able to say no?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
The Asker's topic must be addressed to counsel. Both Intellectual Property and, possibly, Criminal counsel will have advice to guide the Asker.
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Do i need to hire a lawyer for this issue?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
Do not discuss the details of your business activity in this forum. Contact Intellectual Property counsel for guidance.
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Accidentally built a software around already granted patent. What to do?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
The business aspects of advancing intellectual property include each of the options you suggest. The cost/benefit analysis frequently provides the...
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If I photograph a 1938 painting hanging in a museum whose creator died in 1942 may I publish my own photograph in a book?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
The dates stated by the Asker coincide with the copyright term of the "life of the author plus 70 years." However those dates do not reveal the...
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Is it lawful to buy a product wholesale, and repackage/sell it as a retailer?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
You are licensed to retail the product. What are the limits on your selling based on the license? You should consult an intellectual property...
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What are the legalities of referencing/ citing the specific features of specific, existing products?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
Presentations preceding filing of an application are fraught. Telling enough to allow another to make your invention will problematic should you...
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Will the DMCA follow up after they've called me?
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Answered on September 13, 2014
A DMCA relates suggests that a copyright owner intends to require the Asker to remove copyright material from a website. The matter of downloading...
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