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Patent of New Business IDEA not product
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 8/29/2003
what do i need to do or can i even apply for a patent of a new application of a education service. there is no invention of a product, but some 30 hours of internet research has not indicated anyone has used...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Foreign patent wanting to sell product in US
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 11/22/2001
my friend, in germany, has patented a product in germany. now this person wants to sell their invention in the states. do they have to specifically apply for a US patent? what would be a good starting point?   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Patented Product and Accessories
In Litigation    -  updated on 1/6/2008
I would like to know if selling a carrying strap as an accessory for a patented piece of exercise equipment would be an infringement of that patent if there is no mention in the claims of such a strap for tr...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Protecting a database product--trademark, patent?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 1/18/2006
I am developing a database product and will sell access to it on a subscription basis. There is no comparable product that organizes and packages the info as this will. What do I need to file to protect my i...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Novelty product....copyright or patent?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 12/12/2005
When developing a novelty product, is it possible or necessary to have the idea copyrighted or patented? (The item would be easy to copy and uses materials already in existence.)   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Patent Law - Existing Product, New use
In Patent Process    -  updated on 7/18/2003
I've perhaps discovered a new use for an existing product. The results of which surpassed even the best ''pain relief'' style medication on the shelf. I've researched the web and concluded that this company ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Copyrighting/Patenting products funded with public monies?
In Patent Process    -  updated on 10/23/2002
I recently read that the USMC is patenting their new camouflage design, is this legal? They used Federal tax dollars to develop the pattern, shouldn't it be in the public domain? I think the same question mi...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Copyrighted font and patented idea on my product?
In Patent Monetization    -  updated on 6/24/2006
Basically, I've just discovered that my product uses a Font that has been copyrighted, and a bracelet that has a patent on it. I am curious, what are the consequences of selling my product now that i know this?   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Use of other company
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
This is probably a really simple question, so please excuse my ignorance.  Here's the hypothetical:

A party starts a consulting business that specializes in teaching people how to use a ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Violating Intellectual Property Rights In Advertising Or Reselling Products
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If you are re-selling a product in the US that you bought from company X in the US and take a picture of that product showing which of course shows the products logo can that be a violation of IP rights?
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Fair Use Rights - taking 2 products and making 1 for reselling
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If you can take 2 products that have IP rights and combine them into your own single product and get your own IP rights (possibly) then this doesn't give you the right to sell the resulting item?
<...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
First Used in Commerce - When product manufactured and shipped to seller?
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Thanks for the answer to my previous question about DOFU and LLC.

If I will be trademarking a series of DVDs that I have produced out-of-state, can I claim DOFU as the first date that I transmitte...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
software products called
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Does the name of a software product (unrelated to Apple's products) that starts with an "i"  infringe Apple's trademark?  

Soliciting thoughts   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
product that is discontinued- still sue?
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Can a company that has obtained a registration # from the USPTO sue a company that i using their name even though they have discontinued use of the product and dont provide any service for it?   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Similar Name and Product Comparison
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I would appreciate any thoughts and opinions on my post.

First, is it possible and what general cost might it be to sit down with an IP attorney to review a case with me. I take my created materials i...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
using nfl logo in our product?
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
i hope someone can help to clarify my situation
we have a business that uses a waterjet machine to cut various types of material,plastics metal,etc... we have come up with what we think is a great new pro...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
registering a trademark for an existing product
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hi,

I'm a wholesaler and have been selling for several months a specific toy with a specific name.
Recently, I was contacted by a company that bought the trade mark for that name related to that to...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Product Image Trademark Question
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I own a small online company that sells products related to the beverage industry. ?I carry products from a company that is headquartered in Europe but has an American division. ?

I buy products from ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
products used in training video
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I want to produce a training video for a software title and a compnion piece of communications hardware. I have no affiliation with the manufacturer of the HW/SW but have extensive knowledge of the products....   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Same name, same class, but different product...
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hey everyone!

I have this name that I have picked out and did a search with USPTO site.  I found the same name in the same class, but this same name is "Ladies Shoes" and I will be sell...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
 
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