Does it make any sense to release an idea before patenting it?

Q: "Are there any benefits to releasing the idea without a patent already? I may be missing something ... ." R: What you're missing is the...

Question regarding interplay between trademarks and internet forums:

I think that you [and your trademark attorney] should take very seriously Attorney Ross' caution that you may not own sufficient trademark rights...

We collaborated with a production company to develop our idea for a specific game show in a unique environment and it was taken.

Facts matter, sentiments don't. The facts I extract from your question are as follows: 1. You [and at least one other person] (cumulatively,...

What are the US copyright & patent laws regarding vintage jewelry and hardware dating from the late 1800's to the 1930's?

I agree with Attorney Ross [for the reason he provides] that patent law will pose no obstacle to your plan. I also agree that IF a vintage...

I need help for selling my patent. Can you help me?

You're operating under a fundamental misunderstanding. There is no such thing as a "provisional patent." There is such a thing as a provisional...

Q: Do I actually need the license? R: That depends on how long, cumulatively, the movie poster is shown, whether it plays any meaningful role...

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If I want to make a shirt referring to characters on a tv show, would that raise trademark issues?

No. it's not ok. If we assume the producer of the iCarly show registered the copyright in a few drawings of each of the characters in the show...

Can I call my product something that is also trademarked business?

Kudos for considering the matter. However, just because you found one company with a trade name similar to the trademark you want to use to...

Reselling

You need to do your homework first. Search amazon.com's book database for "online business" and buy and read a few books on the subject. Then...

Branding?

Again, you really need to do some basic homework on intellectual property before considering any sort of business along the lines you...