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I am currently writing a book and probably will have several books which all refer to the name of my group SOLID PERFUME COLLECTORS. I also plan later to begin a website under that same name which is why I'm wondering if I would have to trade mark it. What would be the benefits? What would be... View More 
answered on Jul 6, 2023
First, I want to caution that it is necessary to check whether the trademark is in use by anybody else prior to beginning use yourself, or you could be on the receiving end of a cease and desist letter or lawsuit. I recommend hiring an experienced trademark attorney to advise you on the risks and... View More
I had a trademark question. With the investment company RobinHood owning the trademark name of Robinhood.
answered on Jul 6, 2023
I recommend against creating a company in the financial industry with any name that is similar looking or sounding to RobinHood. That is likely to invite a cease and desist letter, lawsuit, or other legal action against you. Even if the risk was low, do you really want your brand to have such a... View More
They're based in the USA. It concerns educational videos I published years ago on Youtube. I talk about physiology and voice production. They tell me they own position of the velum. How can someone owns anatomy and physiology ? I cite my sources and did not copy anything (visual, video, text,... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
It is best to contact an intellectual property lawyer to review the facts specific to your case. It is not clear from your post exactly what the other party is claiming you have infringed or exactly what they are asking you for. Moreover, it is not clear whether you have received a cease and desist... View More
is the actual product SOLAWAVE 90185508 sells patented - or can another company sell the same product with different branding?
answered on Jun 22, 2023
The product shown in trademark registration number 90185508 for SOLAWAVE appears to be registered as a design patent under D968633 for SKIN TONING DEVICE. Thus, a third party could not simply market an identical product under a different brand name without risking infringement of Solawave's... View More
I am an information developer by profession and an Engineer by qualification. I wish to help with patent writing for the inventors. Wanted to learn the nuances to keep in mind while reviewing a patent for language, plagiarism, and making the write-up a complete, comprehensible and winning patent... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
You may not legally represent others in patent matters unless you are a registered patent agent or patent attorney. Both types of practitioners may draft and prosecute applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office, but only patent attorneys can represent clients in infringement cases and... View More
so i iv seen that popeye him self ist 100% public domain but i was trying to write a story evolving the characters from that "universe" but i dont want to get the ball rolling and end up infringing (this project isn't necessarily for profit but on the off chance it takes off )
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Generally speaking, if there is doubt about whether you have permission, it is best to seek permission.
As I understand, because the original comic strips involving the Popeye character were created as a "work for hire" in the United States, they will not enter the public domain... View More
I havdent received anything from my lawyers yet due to the federal govt. but i need to gain access to my bank accounts asap.
answered on Jun 9, 2023
For patents, you can use either Google Patents (https://patents.google.com/) or the US Patent and Trademark Office's search tool (https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/static/pages/ppubsbasic.html).
For information on federal litigation, you can search PACER's Case Locator tool... View More
I need someone to tell me how much time it takes and what steps to follow and how much does it cost
answered on Jun 7, 2023
First, while inventors may apply for patents themselves, I STRONGLY recommend you hire a patent attorney to prepare and prosecute your application. This is especially true considering your invention appears to involve methods of treatment involving analytical models, which is an area of patent law... View More
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