What is the Difference Between a Trademark and a Patent?: The Patent Professor Answers
What makes trademarks different from patents? How do you know if you should file a patent application or a trademark application? What type of intellectual property will protect your idea or invention? In this video, John Rizvi, a patent attorney and founder of The Patent Professor® patent law firm, explains the unique qualities of […]
If I Trademark My Business Name, is it Protected from Being Used Across the United States?
In an episode of the webinar series “Ask The Patent Professor®,” a participant asked, “Will a trademark protect my business name from being used throughout the United States?” In this video, patent attorney John Rizvi, founder of The Patent Professor® patent and trademark law firm, answers that question. If you want nationwide protection for […]
Can I Hire a Flat Rate Patent Attorney to File an Application or Do All Patent Lawyers Bill Hourly?
Most patent lawyers bill hourly, and that’s fine for giant, multinational corporation who can afford to pay invoice after invoice. But what if you’re an individual inventor or a small start-up, and you want patent protection for your idea? What if patent attorneys are too costly for your budget? Can you still afford to […]
Licensing Your Product Idea: How to Negotiate Your Royalty Percentage with Sef Chang
Do you have a product idea that you want to license to a company and collect royalties? Sef Chang has done it time and time again. In this video, he speaks with patent attorney John Rizvi, founder of The Patent Professor® law firm, about making licensing deals with his product ideas. John and Sef discuss […]
Famous Comedians Suing Pandora for Copyright Infringement: John Rizvi on Talk Radio KOGO San Diego
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield was famous for saying, “I don’t get no respect!” Now a group of comedians is banding together to send the same message, specifically to Pandora, a free music-streaming app. These funny guys are suing Pandora, and neither side is laughing. What’s this lawsuit about? This is a lawsuit about copyright. Music […]
McDonald’s v. McHemp Trademark Application: Patent Professor John Rizvi on KFGO Radio in Fargo
McDonald’s is up in arms about a recent trademark application for “McHemp” filed by a North Carolina shop of the same name, selling (among other things) CBD products and edible hemp flowers. Patent attorney John Rizvi, the founder of The Patent Professor® law firm specializing in patents and trademarks, recently spoke with The Mighty […]
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