Wow! It sounds like you actually have valid trademark infringement case against Netflix. This is big time. If you do have a registered trademark and the use of the trademark infringes your trademark, you are on the side of the angels. In certain trademark infringement cases, monetary relief... View More

It is OK. Based on what you wrote, there should be no problem.

If you are talking about software patches, where you are making changes to a computer program designed to update, fix bugs, or improve it, then you need to take a look at the contract that you've signed with the software provider just exactly who gets to own the IP rights.

If you are... View More

You cannot do it. The logos and designs of newspapers are copyrighted.

Do you have a written agreement that shows he agreed to assign the trademark to you? If so, enforcing the agreement may be the easiest option.

This is over $5000? You can bring a small claims suit. Why would someone do this pro bono?

It sounds like you are currently operating as a sole proprietor, where there is no legal separation between you and your business. Your first step might be to form a separate legal entity, such as a single member LLC, with its own tax ID number and bank account for all of your business activities... View More

probably not.

IPR proceedings are not held in New York, rather, they are in USPTO offices. The main office is in the Washington DC area. This website has a list of upcoming IPR hearings you can use to locate a hearing if you are ever near as USPTO office.... View More

It would be a long shot but you may want to consider whether the five previously known items combined together for what you call a "new purpose and function" could be protected with either a method claim or a kit claim.

You may want to look at my slide set on searching and see if... View More

Yes, it is possible for two different products to share the same trademark, even though both products fall under the same trademark class.

Domains are on the market like any other product. You have every right to purchase any Domain you like. Look for the best deal - usually, the first year is less expensive. Good Luck.

You should file for registration of the product logo only, both cartoon images, and likely for the combination of the two. It may be worthwhile considering filing for a trademark for each of the two characters separately.

The reason for so many filings is that (a) you don't know what... View More

No. Patent term extension is not exclusive to therapeutic drugs (i.e. those listed in the Orange Book). Patent term extension is available depending on how the application was prosecuted, and events that occurred during prosecution.

Not responsible for taxes. You cannot get rent unless the lease says you can collect. The whole thing is weird though, and the reason for the transfers could be an issue for income and gift taxes.

Under the relevant patent law (35 USC Section 271) it is illegal to make, use, offer to sell, or sell a patented device. It is also illegal to actively induce infringement of the patent.

So under the right facts, there can be liability for providing instructions that are tailored to... View More

You can usually almost always use your name if it is your own name.

You say you "filed Default" so I assume you are the plaintiff in this case. If, instead, a default judgment has been entered against you, you should contact a lawyer in the state the judgment was entered immediately to determine your options.

Generally, obtaining a default... View More

You should be able to use your aunt's name, unless barred by some other principle of law, such as trademark infringement.

You heard wrong. Patents must be obtained through prosecution before the USPTO. You have no "common law" patent rights in the U.S. Thus you only have a patent with an issued "letters patent" recognized by the U.S. federal government.

As for copyright, while technically... View More