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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
Tracking Publication of TM for Opposition
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Do you know if you can track a TM app and have the USPTO email me or notify me somehow when the app is published ro opposition?  I really dont want to have to return to the site over and over again or h...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Mark registered without publication?! - My options...
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hi,

I want to thank you in advance for reading my issue and for responding if you can help me out.

Here is a short summary of my issue:

I applied and was granted a TM for &qu...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Can I reproduce and TM character
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hello.

I read an old children's book from 1921 whose main characters were humanized fruits.  These anthropomorphic characters had names and were illustrated throughout the book.  On...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
painting of public sports figure and team logo
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
It's obviously illegal to reproduce someones image and or trademark, but I am wondering if it's ok to do an original painting of someone such as a professional athlete and the team logo they are as...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Use of NFL Logo by Public High School
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I am working with a local public high school trying to update their logo. They share a name and like the logo of an NFL team. We have contacted NFL and were put in touch with a rather unhelpful individual wh...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
trademarked logo on public domain art
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
If a corporate trademark appears on an apparent public domain poster but the poster has no copyright notice, was first published in 1961, and can not be found doing a copyright search can the image be consid...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
U.S. Territory Guam Public School Logo Trademark
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
 Does this make sense?

A public school in Guam wishing to trademark a logo.

Wanting to make products that the school does not sell currently and the school has no interest in selling such ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Public Domain Words/Names
In Trademark    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I am curious as to how US trademark law deals with using common words and names. In particular, I am interested in using a single word or name for a comic book.

I don't want to trademark the characte...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Experiences with Requests for Early Publication
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hi,

I have recommended that a client file a request for early publication with his non-provisional app, and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the expected publication date is with such a re...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Expediting the Publication Process
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I?ve been rereading sections in Durham?s Patent Law Essentials regarding the application process, and I?ve found the section on publication to be interesting.  I'm recalling this information...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Publication of application before abandonment
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Scenario: Final OA has issued, and applicant would like to let application go abandoned.  However, applicant wants to make sure that the application publishes before abandonment.  A non-publication...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Secrecy/Non-publication do you lose value if dozens of companys are informed?
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I'm trying to decide whether or not to approach several dozen potential licensees or go after the best bet.
I'm worried that if I approach the industry then my eventual licensee and I will los...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
public PAIR, any way to download complete docs?
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
When I look at OA's and other documents in public PAIR, I can only access one page at a time.  PAIR also seems to require that I actually click on the link to the document from my browser, which then op...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
When is a patent application posted for public vie
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
I'm trying to find an application made by a competitor in a specific time frame in the middle of 07. Is there a time lag as to when it will be posted for view and public comment by the USPTO on its website? ...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
USPTO publications and granted patents
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
hello,

when i search the uspto databases, does this include expired patents as well?

  Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Reexamination Publication
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hey all,

Does anyone know how soon after an ex parte reexamination request is submitted does the reexamination become public (e.g., on PAIR)?  

I know that there is an initial processing p...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
PCT Publication and Priority Question
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Hypothetical:

Let's assume X files a U.S. Application in January 2000 and then files a PCT in January 2001 (within the 1 year window).

Y then files a U.S. Application covering the same inventio...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Publication and a Preliminary Amendment
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
Group:

When an application is published, will it take into account amendments made a preliminary amendment filed previously?  If so, how close can the PA be to the publication date and still be i...   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
Nonpublication request.
In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2009
What are the advantages/disadvantages of filing a Nonpublication request?   Read More Answer this question   Answer Answer this question
 
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