Recent content by tmand

Thanks. It just sounded a little overbearing with the word participation. Almost as if we both signed it in front of a notary then it would be a breach. I understand that a public notary is just concerned with the application of the signature and nothing more now. Since it is a 'public' notary I...

Hello, This might be a stupid question, but I'm helping somebody start a business in a different state and they asked me to sign a non-disclosure agreement. In the agreement it states I may not make any publicity or disclose any knowledge of my participation or discussions with this person...

Thanks again lawprofessor, I'm always up for suggestions when it comes to books. These are the one's I've recently found: If anyone knows of any that are reputable or criticized I'm open to any information you are willing to give. Experiences, examples, pitfalls, tips, you name it I'm...

Actually let me restate my questions to see if I'm worrying over nothing: 1. If I create the standard application for a utility patent, the USPTO won't grant me the application if there is an existing application in their database that is similar or is damaged from my patent? Then I would be...

Well I used the USPTO search engine and I did a search for Warner Brothers (just an example) and it did not return anything. I did it again tonight and I now have several pages to view. Sorry I should have explained myself further on the patent. I have a small invention idea and after...

Hello, First off I'm thrilled to have found this forum. I'll cut the babble and sum it up like this. I live in GA and am a legal US citizen and responsible and all that. I have a low paying job. I have not been successful at finding a better job. My current job does not pay enough for me...

Sounds like an interesting idea. Remember that slide Crocodile Mile by Marshall? If there are indeed trademarks or copyrights that would prevent you from using a plastic hose water slide maybe you could use different materials or add to it? Making a water slide doesn't sound too difficult...