The answer hasn't changed since the last time you asked this. You still need to know if you had an employee patent agreement. Witnesses can attest that you worked on the product. It is highly unlikely that witnesses know what the invention is. The invention is what the attorney wrote in the... View More

If you mean a medical practice PC, probably not. However, the question is unclear. What is it you want to do? Just mentioning "holding shares through a joint venture" does not give much of a hint about what legal solution might be appropriate.

That is one way to look at the issue.

The rental company might rephrase the questions as follows:

The customer reserved a car knowing full well that car rentals are not free. The customer undertook to pay for the car rental. A contract was formed. Rental company provided the... View More

In most cases the company owns any inventions produced by the employee within the course and scope of employment. Did you sign a patent and proprietary agreement when you became an employee? Aerospace companies that get large contracts use these agreements. It is possible you have no rights.... View More

In the absence of careful legal planning, this book could run into a number of legal problems. A disclaimer is a good way to avoid presenting a misleading picture. However, disclaimers and attributions in bibliographies do not avoid copyright problems. There are issues of derivative works and fair... View More

See https://www.uspto.gov/patents-getting-started/general-information-concerning-patents

No.

Actually, all the facts need to be known to see if a legal justification could be supported. However, you could still face signficant legal expense if Craigslist decided to sue you.

To merit a patent, the combination must be non-obious. There should be some synergy in the combination. Sometimes a combination may be considered obvious if each component works in a well-known way. A patent attorney may be able to see synergy where the inventor may not. This is because the legal... View More

There does not not appear to be any legal issue raised by this question. There may be other places to seek information.

It looks light he might have copied the drawing improperly. Responses could include anything from a nasty cease and desist letter to making a deal. Consulting an attorney could help you determine what action might have the best chance of making some money for you.

You can take them to court. If your claim is up to $10,000 you can go to small claims court. The filing fee is low and lawyers do not take part. You can "Google" California Superior Court. The court website has tutorial information and guidance. It is a more direct to way go after money.

Based on the limited facts provided, there seems to be a case of copyright infringement. There are many different approaches available. It would be helpful to know exactly what they were doing with your photo and how it is being sold. Other facts are also important. A review with an attorney can... View More

Sometimes names can coexist and sometimes they can't. The remarks you make about "extreme" and "towing" in trademarks make sense. However, those remarks do not address the legal issues. A good place to start is figuring out what exactly their trademark covers and why they... View More

All the information you seek will likely be found at www.USPTO.gov.

Filing a trademark registration application requires actual use of the mark on goods or service OR a sincere intent to use the mark in the foreseeable future. It is a good idea to consult an attorney to see if "taking over" the trademark will meet your business objectives.

Maybe, maybe not. That's why trademark law is often a two or three semester-hour course in law school and why trademark lawyers read law journals and pursue continuing legal education.

There are many facts that need to be looked at beyond the broad categories of goods and services.... View More

Maybe. The criterion is likelihood of confusion as to the source of the goods. Whether or not the goods differ is only part of the puzzle. A simple example would be GOOGLE drain cleaner. Difference in the goods would likely not be important.

It would be prudent to consult an attorney.

You can file but it is best to evaluate your position first. Sometimes similar trademarks can coexist. Sometimes they can't. Without a review, the fact that there is a non-final action is not informative. Some non-final actions are easily overcome.

It would be necessary to read the agreement in order to understand the deal between the parties. It may seem "fair" for a producer to have the right to use audio, but the rights are determined by the agreement.

It is difficult for an individual to achieve a desired outcome when... View More

Many people say, "So basically it would be a bit different." Sometimes that is true. Other times it would simply be wishful thinking. Even so, the criterion is whether there is confusion as to whether you might be seen as falsely indicating a relationship with Lamborghini.

I do... View More