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Basically they are saying "we have the copyright in these patterns and will let you use them if they are not used commercially" Yes they can sue you... Read More
Yes but lets get 1 thing straight - a provisional patent application is not examined - you will never be told from the filing of a provisional that... Read More
Yes you can file for a design patent on the koozie. The fact that there is a trademark for the work koozie just means you cant advertize your... Read More
To the best of my knowledge they are treated just like anyone else in the computation of damages.
You may have common law rights in the trademarks in your state and if there was a selling product developed you may have a cause of action for trade... Read More
I would consult with a local Intellectual Property attorney ASAP!
No unless specified by contract - although the fixture may not be used to make any of the patent devices without a license or permission form the... Read More
Hard to say without seeing the invention but if I were to guess I would say just get a design patent with the middle sized insert shown in the... Read More
Yes provided that you have a license to use the patented material OR unless you bought the patented material.
Go to the internet and google us copyright office. Follow directions to register online. It costs approx $40.
If actual infringement is occurring, it is important that the provisional patent be filed as a non-provisional. It is also important that the claims... Read More
Since you live in Michigan, you can contact the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service (http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm )... Read More
It is a real challenge to obtain meaningful patent protection without spending money. It is possible to obtain strategic protection in an economical... Read More
Generally, it should take about 2 hours - about $600
I do not see any problems under the copyright laws of the us.
Well first there has to be a trial and he has to be found guilty and then there is a damage award. Negotiate is the only way to get it down.
Ideas are not copyrighted - only the embodiments. Yes once there is a work copyrighted only the owner can use it unless there is a license granted.
Not necessarily - there must be a winding up of the company assets - including the patent, wherein the distribution may be different.
File a copyright which costs about $45 on each application. Copyright the source code. See the US copyright website for more details.
IT law Wiki defines it as follows "A patent fence is a series of patents obtained by a patent owner on near substitutes for its patent , thereby... Read More
No, it isn't patent infringement. A patent prevents a competitor from making, using, or selling, without permission, a product that meets the... Read More
Only show it to them under a tight nondisclosure. Remember without a patent you don't own anything and cant protect your invention. It is hard to... Read More
Copyright law prevents someone from making a derivative work of the underlying copyrighted work. To explain what a derivative work is lengthy. Look... Read More
You will likely be unable to license the provisional. The provisional only lasts for 12 months.