Invention patent

You should first read the information published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (link below), then purchase a layman's book on the subject...

Patent law

Yes. You will, however, be able to locate companies that offer to file patent applications at much lower prices. You should review the...

Can someone put your photo on a website without your permission

Ms. Conway is certainly correct that it "depends." Your question does not have an answer because publishing a photograph of a person (on the...

Office Action from USPTO refusing Registration of an applied-for mark because of a likelihood of confusion.

If registration of the .com variant of your company name is important for your business (which is very unlikely in light of the fact that top level...

Is it possible to get a state court appointed attorney to represent me in my patent infringement case

No. Our federal and State governments only provide legal counsel to indigent persons accused of criminal activity. Patent infringement is a civil...

Can denied patents be held in company's confidentiality agreements

I'm probably dancing on the head of a pin with this follow-up but working toward clarity is a worthwhile use of time. So --- my specific answer...

Can denied patents be held in company's confidentiality agreements

Yes. Even though most (but NOT all) patent applications are now published by the Patent Office -- which destroys trade secret protection for...

The fact that you're seeking online legal advice before making a branding decision about your company is a step in the right direction. But it's a...

Can I use pictures of professional golfers found on the internet for teaching golf

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied upon to take or refrain from taking any action. Query: If I can't use the exact...

Artistic painting

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied upon to take or refrain from taking any action. Oscar has provided you with the hard...