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Patent TM or CR??? question

I have a new sewing product that I am interested in producing, marketing and of course selling, I am working with a company to make the product to my specs and I will do a sample package. What do I need?? A patent or CR or TM? Can I sell my idea to a company after I do what's necessary? How do I protect the name and packaging itself?? There is nothing on the market currently and I know many people would use this product, I can't believe no one has ever thought of this one! Thanks!!


Asked on 9/01/07, 3:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Patent TM or CR??? question

Ideas are not protectable property absent a contract. You are creating a physical product, you will probably need to patent the product. There may be some trademark issues surrounding the name of the product, packaging, etc. I would highly recommend speaking with both a local business and intellectual attorney.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

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Answered on 9/10/07, 9:53 pm


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