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3 legal questions have been posted about intellectual property by real users in West Virginia. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include copyrights, intellectual property licensing, and patents. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Russell J Egan was my patent attourney, I can't find him. Can I apply for a patent with a different attourney?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Fritzner L. Altidor, Esq. CPA (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Intellectual Property
You can always continue to prosecute your application with a different attorney. You should search the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO) web site for your attorney current contact information before deciding to contact a different attorney. However, if it's been five (5) years since your last action, your application may be abandoned even if it was issued. Your new attorney will have to deal with it. Good luck.... Read More
You can always continue to prosecute your application with a different attorney. You should search the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO) web site for... Read More

Is this copyright infringement?

Answered 13 years ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Intellectual Property
Neither the premise nor the title alone will not be sufficient. There has to be substantial similarity between the two works. It is not a DIY (do it yourself) common sense analysis, but one that comes after years of experience in copyright law.
Neither the premise nor the title alone will not be sufficient. There has to be substantial similarity between the two works. It is not a DIY (do it... Read More

SOME ONE TOOK MY PHOTO, NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE NO & MADE A FAKE PROFILE ON A SITE NAMED PSYCHO DATING SITE. IS THIS ILLEGAL & CAN CHARGES BE FILED AGAI

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Intellectual Property
This is probably not a crime, but it may be a civil wrong ("tort"). You can file a civil lawsuit against the wrongdoer and seek to require him to remove the posting and to pay you any damages you have suffered as a result. See an attorney.
This is probably not a crime, but it may be a civil wrong ("tort"). You can file a civil lawsuit against the wrongdoer and seek to require him to... Read More
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