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Manufacturing Rights for a Non-Patented Item
In Patent Monetization    -  updated on 4/3/2002
I am a college student, performance magician, and owner of a very small on-line magic retail shop. I have been approached by another magic shop owner and manufacturer who offered to sell the exclusive manufa...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
design resembles trademarked item
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
My fire department is designing a company patch.  We got our inspiration from Guinness.  Our design is in the shape of the Guinness draught logo but does not use the Guinness name or symbol.  ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
selling item with trademarked logo
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I sell on Ebay, and have had many items removed due to having an embroidered design of a  trademarked logo (sports, characters, logos) on towels, tee shirts ect.  i was wondering if i was allowed t...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Reselling a Trade marked item that has been modifi
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Just would like to know!
Is it legal to buy a licensed item modify it and then resell it.
Example:

If I was to buy a Licensed Tin metal sign and add Neon lighting to it. Could I resell thr item...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Promotional items
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If company A has a certain trademark in a class 25, clothing, can company B place the same trademark on promotional items such as t-shirts without infringing company A's trademark?  

Ficticious e...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Tademarking the colour of an item
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I'm new here and have some questions, mostly about challenging existing trademarks.

 What are the implications on trademarking colour schemes of a particular item that reached legendary status w...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Duty to Disclose Based on Playing with an Item
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hi.  I'd like people's opinion on duty to disclose in this instance.  The example is a hypo, far afield from what I'm working on.  Suppose I'm filing an application on yet ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
copyright notice on items for my business method
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If I place a copyright notice on an item that is used in my business method before I file an actually patent application for the business method, would that nullify anything for the patent, like the 1 year r...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Provisional app need to cover all background items
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I'm filing for a provisional patent application myself (call me crazy, I've never filed for a patent before).  In the Background section I have listed numerous problems with other solutions.   &nbs...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Patent firefighting item on selfrescue
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
As we know ,about 25000 people were killed in building fire in the world every year .Though firefighters are working so hard ,death is still going on in building fire . Why are there always so many dead? Bec...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
I want to use indiglo by Timex for my item
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I have an item ready to assemble and put into production. a part of it has a small simple digital clock display somewhat like the one shown on link below:


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Utility AND Design patents on the same item??
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
This is unrelated to the question I have posted under Trademarks.

Again, a fictious analogy.

Man A invents a new ukulele neck, that is stronger, lighter, and much cheaper to manufacture than pr...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Can I make a sewing pattern of something similar to a patent protected item?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I have a small company where I design and sell sewing patterns.  I've had several requests to make a pattern for an item that has a patent on it.  I'm just not that familiar with patents....   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Patent? Improvement on Existing Item.
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hi

I have figured out a way to improve an existing product, making it easier to use.  The item is due to take front stage due to Global Warming and Environmental Concerns.  The product has a...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Patent an existing item made of new material?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Example: Tons of mfgs. make standard red clay flower pots. If I wanted to make a flower pot out of glass, or metal using the same standard flower pot design, could I get a patent?  Design or utility? &n...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Using a patented item with a computer
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I came up with a new idea for a way that a computer can control devices. The part needed is already pantented but for a completely different use and nothing to do with a computer. Can I patent this different...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
redesign of patented item
In Patent Drafting    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I've got a question that I'm sure was asked before.

It involves totally redesigning this item
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MARKING ITEM WITH PATENT NUMBER
In Patent Monetization    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I understand that a Patentee (assignee) may give public notice by fixing ?Patent? and the patent number to an article. (35 U.S.C. 287)

Two questions on the above.

1.      Does th...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Patenting an Already Existing Item
In Litigation    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Here's an odd one (as far as I'm concerned). My company (and several others) has been manufacturing and selling a specific tool for the last 20+ years with permission of the original inventor and patent hold...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Licensed Fabric - Items made
In Litigation    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Simple issue actually, but asked with details included so that you understand my question.  I make and sell textile products that have predominately been made from regular quilting fabrics.  70% of...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
 
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