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1 Answer | Asked in Gaming, Intellectual Property, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark on
Q: Hello! Thank you that you have this option. I used the inscription "PUBG MOBILE" on the photo. And my account was ban!

I don't know can they delete my account only because I use these 2 words

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Dec 29, 2021

You can contest the ban, ask for explanation.

I am not familiar with the meaning, but if it is related to a registered brand you may have infringed on somebody's rights.

Consult with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark on
Q: Is making fan illustrations based on Rick and Morty franchise and tokenizing them on tokenization platforms legal?

I've already seen some Rick and morty fan arts being soled on such platforms (opensea.io) but I wanted to make sure that it is actually legal. Plus I had a quick overview on the their trademarks on this website, and I found nothing to restrict selling jpeg files related to the series.

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Dec 27, 2021

Most likely. You should consult with an attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Is this patent valid outside the U.S.? And what if we slightly change the design?
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Liliana Di Nola-Baron
answered on Dec 23, 2021

Since you don't specify the patent number, I assume your question relates to a U.S patent. Patents issued in the United States are only valid in the United States.

You will need to contact a patent attorney to determine if your proposed modifications are novel and non-obvious over...
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Q: Does this 9447159 patent cover all Fc heterodimeric cytokines with an antigen binding moiety (not just CEA-IL2)?

My question is whether this patent covers all heterodimeric immunoconjugates or immunocytokines as described in Claim 1. Specifically, cytokine could be any secreted growth factors that are not mentioned in the patent. Antigen binding moiety could mean any bivalent antibody although the patent... View More

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Dec 15, 2021

You need to hire a patent attorney or expert in the field to do this analysis for you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Alaska on
Q: As a grandchild of my grandfather, who is now deceased , can I try to sell his patent with permission from his wife ?

My grandpa and his friend invented something and have had a patent. Is it possible for me , his grandchild , with permission from his wife , take over his half of the patent to try to sell it ?

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Dec 15, 2021

This is not really a patent question. This is a question under state law of whether your grandfather assigned the invention to another party. If he assigned his rights, you have nothing to license to anyone. If there was a contract, then maybe there is room to regain the rights.... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) and Products Liability for Minnesota on
Q: Patent 7803360 protects a product that is degradable underwater.

Does this mean that no one is never allowed to make a bio degradeble lure other than this company? If one would be able to create something, they wouldn't be able to sell it? Not quite sure I understand how this patent works. Or is the patent designed to protect their formula, meaning if one... View More

Carl Massey Jr
Carl Massey Jr
answered on Dec 8, 2021

To understand what exclusive right is possessed by the patent owner, it is necessary to read the claims of the patent. The patent only provides the exclusive right to practice what is specified in the claims. Claims 1, 21, and 22 in this patent are independent claims. Unless a possible infringer... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Florida on
Q: I wanna make a patent. How do u do it
Carl Massey Jr
Carl Massey Jr
answered on Dec 7, 2021

First, make an invention. One that is novel and nonobvious. Then write some words and draw some pictures providing adequate written description and enablement. Then file at the USPTO office and wait until they send you something back. Then argue with them that the claims really are novel and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Registered copyright work better than patent for methods or software

Could a registered copyright work better for protection detailing a business method, component topology and clearly related process than a conventional patent for a software system that superimposes over the method? May it be better to do both with the patent sharing details of software system?... View More

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Dec 7, 2021

1) Getting a patent on software that uses conventional technology to implement a set of rules for a structured human interaction is very difficult given the current Supreme Court view of this subject matter.

So figuring out an interesting way to hold an auction for dog food and then...
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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: After a patent application's been made can details of it be shared with organisations for model licensing

Patent being for a business methods and AI software system topology. At which time would NDA's be needed if at all?

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Dec 7, 2021

I hope that you took advantage of one of several ways to expedite the review of your patent application. Many companies will not engage in serious licensing discussions until you have a Notice of Allowance. It is just hard to tell whether you will be able to obtain commercially useful claims when... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Existing patent improvement and specifics

If the patent extends on a patent that a large company already has but improved upon with a critical building block black box topology and applies to a specific function (e.g. HR or Marketing).

Can a patent be applied for and to what degree could the generalized patent holder make a claim... View More

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Dec 7, 2021

This is a great question. This happens all the time.

Assume that Betty invented the basic bicycle and you have invented the mountain bike. Your improvements to the basic bicycle may be sufficiently non-obvious to merit your own patents. At that point Betty cannot make your mountain...
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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Civil Rights and Patents (Intellectual Property) for California on
Q: As conservator can I kick someone out of my parents house that abusing them?

The two are abusing my parents and drugies!

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answered on Dec 3, 2021

And attorney would need to review your order appointing you conservator to see what it covers, but most likely yes, you can do that. Be sure to hire an eviction attorney to help you with that. The process and the rules are surprisingly complicated.

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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Texas on
Q: I need to patent a saying and I looked it up and found someone else has a patent, but I think it's no longer active.

What do I need to do?

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Dec 1, 2021

You cannot patent a saying. Perhaps you want to seek a trademark. If so, you should re-post this question for trademark attorneys to comment.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Virginia on
Q: I am the primary on 19 patents at my company. what are the ramifications for me?

company employment states whatever is developed while employed belongs to the company. if they are going to sin off these patents/ideas or sell them as equity when selling the company, can there be anything in it for me?

Carl Massey Jr
Carl Massey Jr
answered on Dec 1, 2021

Based on what you have stated, it isn't likely that you have a legal right to any compensation. You begin your question by noting that "company employment states whatever is developed while employed belongs to the company...." This aspect of an employment agreement, coupled with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for New York on
Q: When did Clorox apply for patent on splashless bleach
Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Nov 23, 2021

With the tips in this slide set, you can use Google Patents and the USPTO patent database to answer this question and to additional questions that might arise.

Good luck

https://bit.ly/Patent__Searching

Kevin E flynn

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: would it be difficult to re- instate the patent
Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Nov 22, 2021

If by reinstate you mean revive a patent that expired early from an unintentional failure to pay a maintenance fee, yes that is relatively easy (there is a fee paid to the USPTO) as long as you just recently discovered the failure to pay and the failure to pay was unintentional.

If you are...
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1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: is my patent # 7261346 still in tact

it is a truck protection device

Carl Massey Jr
Carl Massey Jr
answered on Nov 22, 2021

According to the USPTO Public PAIR site, this patent expired in 2011 for failure to pay the first maintenance fee. So, no, the patent is expired.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: Is there an active patent on placing a cleaning cloth to the tip of the underside of a neck tie?

The square part of the underside of a necktie as a microfibre cloth for cleaning

Carl Massey Jr
Carl Massey Jr
answered on Nov 17, 2021

Check out US Pat No. 8,931,115 (plug in the number at https://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/srchnum.htm). Seems relevant.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: May I have a list of relevant patents on WEEE ?

electric and electronic wastes management

Carl Massey Jr
Carl Massey Jr
answered on Nov 17, 2021

Certainly you may. Just find a searcher or a patent attorney and pay them to search and provide the list to you. For the same price, they'll probably provide you with copies of the documents also.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Missouri on
Q: How do I buy the patent for this abandoned patent ?
Carl Massey Jr
Carl Massey Jr
answered on Nov 17, 2021

You probably should not want to buy an "abandoned" patent. They're not worth much.

1 Answer | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for South Carolina on
Q: Hello. I have a question about a patent for a fitted bed sheet with pockets. Is it expired I'm unable to decipher that?

I was able to Google and saw there was a patent for fitted sheets with pockets but unsure I'f it is expired

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Nov 15, 2021

Patent term is more confusing than it should be. The one part that is simple, is that patent term is not a function of the technology. There is not a way for the applicant to apply to extend the patent term (unlike trademarks or copyrights). (but as noted below, there are things that can shorten... View More

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