It may infringe, or it may not. You will need to consult with an intellectual property attorney. It is not unheard of for patentees to intepret...

To qualify as a "micro" entity, you must satisfy a "Maximum Qualifying Gross Income" requirement (currently at $184,116) AND the applicant (e.g., a...

Yes, the designation "live" refers to the current status of the registration of the mark. To keep the registration "live," the registrant must...

Registering trademark of my documentary series for Amazon prime, book & music album of the same name (UK)

If you are creating a documentary series for Amazon, I presume that you have entered into a contract with Amazon. As an initial matter, for your...

The other two attorney answers are both instructive and correct. I would add a few additional thoughts. While the 2015 patent may be deemed...

You are not missing anything. Most patents are improvements on existing technology. You should, of course, consult with an intellectual...

What advice can you offer?

It is not unusual for a non-provisional application (or even a series of related applications, such as continuations or divisionals) to be reviewed...

Utility patent, design patent, or both?

The design patent would protect the claimed ornamental appearance, whereas the utility patent would protect the claimed device. You would be best...

How can I renew my trademark to keep it from being cancelled?

I think you have answered your own question. If you have been trying to renew it, but are lost, then you should have an intellectual property...

Please bear in mind that it is always possible that a suit could be filed (particularly where only notice pleading is required), but that does not...