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Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
DO I NEED TO FILE A PATENT BEFORE SELLING MY PRODUCT?
QUESTION: I have made a prototype and ready to sell my product. I already have some buyers who want my product. Do I have to get a patent...
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Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
CAN I REFILE AN EXPIRED PATENT?
QUESTION: If a patent is no longer active due to failure to pay maintenance fees in 2011, may another person re-file as their own? Want...
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Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
CAN YOU APPLY FOR A DESIGN PATENT AFTER GETTING A UTILITY PATENT?
QUESTION: Can you apply for a design patent for a product after the utility patent expires on lifetime term? Was wondering if a design...
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Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
MUST I CEASE USING MY BUSINESS NAME EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NEVER TRADEMARKED?
QUESTION: I have been doing business for years under a specific name that has never been trademarked. Now I am receiving communications...
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Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
CAN YOU AVOID PATENT INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT CLAIMS IN A PENDING PATENT APPLICATION?
QUESTION: Can I avoid infringement if my product does not fall into the current scope of the competitor's patent application? What if I...
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Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
HOW CAN I CHECK TO SEE IF I'VE INFRINGED SOMEONE'S TRADEMARK?
QUESTION: I recently opened a new business and today I received an email from someone through my webpage indicating I have infringed on...
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Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
WHY SHOULD I DO A PATENT SEARCH?
QUESTION: I am in the process of developing a product. There are a couple similar products out there but mine will have a few minor...
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Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
IS TRADEMARK REGISTRATION NEEDED TO PROTECT A NAME?
QUESTION: Are you required to file a trademark to protect a name? If I start using a name for a product in commerce, does that give me...
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