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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
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
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
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
mentioning products, published works, etc. by name
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I'm developing a board game and some of my game questions will refer to specific products, TV shows, movies, songs, books, etc. I have two quick questions:

1) Can someone sue me if I don't mark every...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
ensuring products safety globally with patent?
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If you file a patent for your invention in the US. Does your patent cover your invention on a global level.

In other words, if you file here, will somewhere elsewhere be legally able to replicate your...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Green Inventors-Products/Processes
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hello,

I am looking for green inventors/producers.  I represent a group of investors looking for serious products that can be brought to market.

Please contact me for further information.<...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Seeking a Champion for 2 products for development
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
HI,  

I am seeking a champion for 2 products that have potential for global use.  

First of all, I have gone the patent protection route on another product that is still pending... My...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
how do I patent ideas of existing products?
In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
my intellect seems to be geared toward improvement of present  products, and these seem in theory to be very profitable... the next best fishing lure; a different way to build something in construction ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Information Disclosure and Products
In Patent Drafting    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hello;

When submitting Information Disclosures (PTO/SB/08 A&B), how should existing products be referenced. For example, the prior art section of the patent covers an existing product and explains...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
beverage recipe containing 2 products?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Ok, first off I love making new recipes of alcoholic beverages. But my ideas are more for making mixed drinks and not a whole new product. Is there any way that I can patent the idea or recipe for mixing two...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Using existing products to create a new one...
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Can I patent an idea to use two existing products in a new combinantion?

For example: A fax machine with a built in phone. Both the phone and fax machine already exist but the combination of the two...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
two existing products that modify the use of one.
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
 :-/   I have combined the uses of two products to significantly better the success of one of those products by redesigning the exterior of the one.  And using it for the same general purpose ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
New Use For Existing Products - Patentable?
In Is it Patentable?    -  updated on 2/26/2009
There is an existing product which is used by electricians. This "electrical product" is a very simple item. It has been around for a long time and is not patented.

However, I have found a n...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
WHEN to identify ACCUSED PRODUCTS
In Litigation    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Generality, the complaint filed by patentee can be simply stated. However, can D move for MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT regarding the accused products?

I am told that the answer is NO, but I would like to h...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Bring in suppliers of infringing products
In Litigation    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If a US company engaging in sales and distribution of product A in US is sued by a patentee because the use of a module/component B infringes its patents (i.e. the B itself is the allegedly infringing produc...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Software products from abroad
In Litigation    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I have 2 questions:

What if there is a company A located in US that has a software patent or a business method patent for something, say creating some kind of software product.

There is also co...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Display of Patent Information on Products
In Litigation    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I am looking for documentation on the requirements (if any) for displaying patent numbers on products.

Our company currently has about 180 patents in our portfolio that we want to insure we have adequ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
The right to sell patented products...
In Litigation    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I'm an undergrad student studying intro patent law.
I know that the patent law prohibits others from selling
without authority patented products. Does this mean that selling used or new patented produ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
 
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