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Regarding Implementation of a Patent
In Patent Monetization    -  updated on 12/11/2008
I have a video game that makes use of the rules of a card game which is currently still covered by a patent. The patent claims ''The invention involves an array of playing-cards.'' Are the facts that it is a...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Discovery of business method / patent and employer claim to right
In Patent Monetization    -  updated on 9/30/2008
I work for a company that makes widgets. These widgets are used by other companies to provide consumers a service. If I discovered and patented a business process that makes it so companies no longer need to...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
another
In Patent Monetization    -  updated on 7/3/2007
I came across a website that sells a product similar to something that I was going to attempt to patent. their site says that their machine is ''patent pending''. I cannot view their their patent due to it n...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Similar idea previously patented
In Litigation    -  updated on 8/23/2006
hi, I am working on a business plan which revolves around a certain type of device and its abilities. After a search, it seems like someone has patented a similar device although does function exaclty as min...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Limitations on Transfer of Government Granted Property Rights (Patents)
In Patent Monetization    -  updated on 5/20/2004
Does case law, dictum, or public policy argue for restrictions on the transfer of patent rights (or other government created property rights) in the situation where the original grantee is no longer using th...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Patent Claims
In Patent Drafting    -  updated on 9/9/2003
My question concerns patent law, specifically claims. If claim A is an indpendent claim and claims B through J are dependent claims of claim A is it necessary for all dependent claims B through J to be prese...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Priority rights in claiming a patent
In International patents    -  updated on 11/24/2002
What are the adbantage and disadvantage of the priority rights in the US and European law?   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Claiming to have a patent
In Patent Monetization    -  updated on 2/12/2002
If I advertise a new product, which I have invented, will I be guilty of breaking any law if I claim it is ''patented'', when in fact I have not obtained or even sought a patent for it? Thank you very much f...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
How do I improve on an existing patent without infringing on it?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 4/16/1998
I have an idea to improve on an existing patent. What qualifies as an improvement and how would I proceed to do this? My greatest fear is infringment liability. I have searched the US Patent Office regarding...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Specimens for Sec 8 and 9 Declarations
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If I file a Section 8 & 9 Declaration for renewal during the 6-month grace period, does the use of the mark I rely on in my Sec 8 Declaration need to be use that has occurred before the deadline t...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Can I use picture of Time Square in a Commerial Application?
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I have pictures I would like to use in a Commercial Software application. They would be purchased the license to these photos and i would have license to reuse them for commercial purpose. But my question ar...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Impersonation via e-mail (and other means, including website URL)
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I know the remedies available to me when someone impersonates my domain name, content, website URL, etc.

My question is whether the same, similar or analogous causes of action exist when that some...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
image/symbol/logo usage
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I have a small business that makes a bar/counter top game.  The game's "board"  and "pieces" are fully customizable, IE colors, pinstripes and other designs or personal nam...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
How does the TTAB Calculate 30 Day Testimonial Periods?
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If the TTAB has the Closing Period for the 30-day testimonial as 10/8/08, how do you calculate what the Opening Period is?

Is the Opening of the Testimonial Period 9/8/08 or 9/9/08?
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TTAB Order Testimonial Period calculation
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
The TTAB has the Closing Period dated 10/8/08. Is the Opening of the Testimonial Period 9/8/08 or 9/9/08?  When you count backwards do you count the actual date of the closing, i.e., 10/8/08 as one of t...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Getty Images opposing VJIMAGEBANK.com : a hearing they say that we can not pay !
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
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VJIB stands for VJIMAGEBANK which has been trademarked
however when we wanted to trademark VJIB (VJIMAGEBANK)
in full at the same period as the abbreviated name, it was
opposed b...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Printing trademarked images!
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Can a company print a trademarked image such as nike,jetblue,addidas onto different items then advertise those items.  I have been looking everywhere for the specific laws on printing trademarked images...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Similar Names same Industry Please Help!!
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hi,
I have been doing product development for a new cosmetics line that I am starting and have invested quite a big of my own money. Now I just found out that there is another cosmetics brand that has ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
A few ??
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Can you trademark an image such as e.x a square? If you want to TM a square where would you go to see if the "image" not the word is trademarked. I want to trademark an image and use it for clothin...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Are these names/domains too similar?
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Well the person who was going selling me the alternative domain I was interested in has rather rudely disappeared off the face of the planet, so I am just going to go ahead with the potentially similar name....   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
 
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