Would the fact that the utility patent (PCT) has been exposed to the public make it impossible to protect it as a design patent?

The general rule in the U.S. is that an inventor must file a patent application [utility or design] claiming that invention no later than 12 months...

One smart route is to work in your field for a few years, study for and take the patent bar exam during that time, and either go law school at...

Now that they know who I am what are the chances of getting sued by them?

For what it's worth: The copyright owners who hire CEG-TEK to enforce their copyrights very rarely sue. Their relationship with CEG-TEK is...

Stop the Copyright office from "REVOKING" our already approved copyright!

The Copyright Office cancels copyright registrations as a matter of course when certain conditions are met. To read about those conditions and the...

Can I use social media icons in a contact list that I sell?

If I understand correctly, you intend to create and sell a "business planning" computer program that includes a contact list [which purchasers can...

What are the numbers following the trademark class designation?

As my colleagues note, you need not concern yourself with the US classification numbers. But choosing and branding a product line is not a...

Q: "Can I sue for copyright infringement ... ." R: You're not allowed to file a copyright infringement lawsuit until you submit a proper...

Can a jewelry company get a trademark for Apple?

In light of your comment to my colleague, here is what the Trademark Office has to say about determining whether one type of product is “related”...

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When trademarking your brand name, how much different must your name be from another companies name if your names are similar?

Here’s the rule: It’s unlawful to offer to sell a product using a trademark that’s already being used, or one similar, if it’s probable that an...

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Can I do anything to help ensure my photos are not being used?

When you post a photograph on your Facebook page using the "Public" setting you cannot prevent anyone with lawful access to that page from...