Shimokaji IPApr 18, 2020DO 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...
Shimokaji IPApr 18, 2020CAN I REFILE AN EXPIRED PATENT?QUESTION: If a patent is no longer active due to failure to pay maintenance fees in 2011, may another person re-file as their own?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...
Shimokaji IPApr 18, 2020CAN 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...
Shimokaji IPApr 18, 2020MUST 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...