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Kacey CahillU.S.
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I can answer general questions regarding patents, confidential information and trade secret law. I work with businesses in protecting their intellectual property as well as determining how to best exploit it. | |
George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent AgentAvailable
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U.S. Patent Law only, no copyright or trademark qualification. I was a volunteer in the past, but my homeland defense activities pulled me away at times, and I was dropped. If you want me back, I am willing to come back. | |
Shannon MooreU.S.
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I am able to answer general questions pertaining to copyrights and patents, such as explanations of what they are & how to obtain them. I cannot answer specific legal questions. | |
Nyall EngfieldCanada
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Expertise in Canadian Patent law, Canadian Copyright law | |
Rene HasekampNetherlands
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returns 11/15/2009 |
I can answer questions about European patent law and practice. My experience mainly lies in the Dutch patent practice. I am not familiar with other patent systems than the European and Dutch systems, although I am familiar with general issues regarding patents. Please don`t ask me questions, specific for US patent law. |
Don, Yes, you may copyright anything that constitutes an "original" expression of an idea in a tangible form (media). So long as these are your original ideas, you may file a copyright on them. You
Dear Don, Yes, you can file for a copyright as labels are considered to be in the realm of Visual Arts. Here's some more information: http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl115.html -- Copyright Registration
Hi, Copyright is established the moment a "work of art" has been created, and does not have to be registered. However, when somebody copies your work, you should be able to prove that you created the
Dear Liv, You have two issues going on here; I'll explain both & that should have you pointed in the right direction. COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This
Liv, The moment you create an original expression of your idea in tangible form (the paper), it is yours. You own the copyright. Registering the copyright does not create a copyright (that is already
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