Patent and Trademark Information

Have you ever thought about applying for a patent?

Yes, and I have successfully obtained at least one patent.

Yes, but I didn't know where to start.

Yes, but I suspended the efforts at some point in the process.

No, and I don't think I ever will.

What is your knowledge of the patent process?

I understand the terms "provisional", "design", "plant" and could explain to someone else.

I can follow along and nod when an attorney discusses the process.

I think recent legislation has changed it completely.

I don't even know what it is I don't know.

What is your knowledge or experience of "patent trolls"?

I assume recent legislation makes this easier.

I assume recent legislation makes this more difficult.

I am not concerned about infringement.

I would rather pay someone to be concerned about patent trolls so I can focus on real trolls.

What are your thoughts on allocating your company budget on a patent? (Select all that apply)?

I am convinced my company's runway is extended if I focus our resources elsewhere.

I am convinced my company will have exited before any infringement case could be brought up.

I believe the implementation of my product will carry much more weight than a patent troll's written idea of it.

I have a budget of over $50,000 for patent and other legal fees.

I am currently considering a budget for patent and legal fees and would like guidance.

Are you concerned about the Covered Business Model (CBM) provision being removed from current proposed patent legislation?

I do not know what this means but would love for someone to explain it.

The change is necessary to get other important patent laws in place.

I have no faith in the government to protect my interests as a business anyway.

Very concerned; innovation must be supported and protected.

Does your company have a trademark?

Of course. It's called Alt+0153.

No, but my company name and/or product is really getting traction and it's time to look into that.

Yes, and we have already fought to protect it.

I have a trademark, a registered trademark, or have applied for one.

What trademark or copyright concerns do you have as it concerns your business? (Select all that apply)?

I may not have performed an exhaustive similar- or same-name search.

A company will form after mine and have more reach.

I don't understand why I would need legal help with my trademark.

I want to own the creative work that my employees design while being paid by me.

I want to protect the creative work I do that has nothing to do with my employer or client.

Which of the following topics are of the most interest to you and your business now? (Select all that apply)?

Protecting the online content I create

Protecting my business idea or invention

Forming my business structure (ie LLC, Corp, etc)

Creating binding business contracts

Understanding the business contracts presented to me

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