What is the patent process for both domestic and international. How quickly is protection provided?

First, don't do any commercial or public activity with you invention until you've consulted with counsel. Your Kickstarter may comprise one of the...

Can I post a photo of a phone book on Facebook?

This is the type of use that is protected by Fair Use of copyright property - criticism and news - But "fair Use" is only a defense when Copyright...

Contact Intellectual Property counsel for contact with the entity issuing the subpoena. There may be little likelihood of any adverse action. ...

Advancing from Provisional to Non-Provisional depends on the depth of preparation of the Provisional. If the Provisional was filed with all claims...

FAIR USE VS. FAIR DEALING

"Fair Use" is allowed by statute in the United States. The uses allowed are shown by research in the many Federal Court case decisions. "Fair...

Can I use "and" and "&" interchangeably?

The Mark "xxx & yyy" will be the specimen and the label. You will not be using "xxx AND yyy" as the specimen or label. "xxx AND yyy" will be in...

I got my trademark approved for my phone all on an intent to use basis. App is now in private beta. Does this count as "use"?

Have you made a sale in interstate commerce? Is sending the app to a dozen people for a private beta a test to see if it works or needs revision? ...

A note the assignee of an invention is in breach / default. I have suffered damages to credit, lost real property, and leases.

An Intellectual Property counsel will know the limitations and opportunities regarding an assignment of a patent pending patent application. See...

Copyright infringement, chinese company

Your DCMA take down effort may need some muscle, an attorney who knows how to work with Amazon. But can you afford the legal expense? Is the...

Do I need a lawyer to obtain copyright permission to produce posters?

Licensing limitations and obligations require assistance from an Intellectual Property attorney. See counsel.