How soon can one manufacture a product after submitting patent application.

I join the chorus. If you mark your product "patent pending," however, be real sure that the patent claims actually cover the product that you're...

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Celeberty copyrights

Yup, it's a non-starter.

The rule is easy to articulate: Short phrases, such as quotes, are not copyrightable because they lack sufficient creativity and so, therefore,...

Is there trademark infringement when my company name (phrase) uses a trademarked word? I received a Cease and Desist letter.

Quick edit to my previous response: "For example, a furniture company that sells its goods in a few stores in California and Oregon has no...

Is there trademark infringement when my company name (phrase) uses a trademarked word? I received a Cease and Desist letter.

The below does not constitute legal advice, does not form an attorney-client relationship, and should not be relied upon to take or refrain from...

Copyright question about Ebooks.

Ms. Koslyn is not just "generally" correct, she's wholly correct.

I have no idea what you're talking about. Copyright attaches to creative works of authorship. If you and someone else jointly created a work...

How do I protect my business ideas when I solicit a business idea to other businesses to gain potential business.

There's no harm in asking but no club owner will sign a non-disclosure agreement as a condition of listening to your ideas. Why would they? They...

Patents on already existing products

As already noted, a process patent or trade secret protection are your two choices. Ideas, per se, are not protectable as intellectual property...

Can you use professional team colors without obtaining a license?

The Oakland Raider's uniforms are famously silver and black. If you sell silver and black candles, or sewing machines, or waste paper baskets then...