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answered on Jul 13, 2011
Without looking up the actual patents you cited, more facts are needed to answer this question, such as whether the two patents have a common inventor, a common assignee, or the same inventive entity. Also, one can apply for what's called a "divisional application," which is a later... View More 
She and I collaborated on many and I digitally developed many for her. I have her original prints and negatives for most of her work.
answered on Jul 12, 2011
You may file as a co-author on works that you collaborated with your sister. When you file, you will have to provide information your contribution to the works. On works which she solely authored, you can still be a claimant of the copyright and include a transfer statement showing how you obtained... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2011
There is no simple answer to your question without more facts. The answer to your question depends on a number of issues, including what you mean by "abandoned," whether you are using the mark for the same goods or services, whether you are talking about a U.S. mark or a mark in another... View More
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