Robert Philip Cogan

Extensive experience in patents, high tech business, all software matters, and international transactions. Providing established companies and startups with clear legal advice on which sound business decisions may be based. Extensive in-house experience working with line and executive management to solve operating and strategic problems. Operating management experience. Frequent lecturer before professional groups and CLE classes.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art

Undergraduate Degree | Electrical Engineering

George Washington Univ LS

Law Degree

Continuum Law

Current

Attorney

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Attorney

State Bar of California

California State Bar  # 225193

Member

2003 - Current

California

Since 2003

District of Columbia

Since 1970

Ohio

Since 1975

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Intellectual Property

Patents

Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

• Computer Law
• Government Contracts

Q. Is it legal to create a service that charges for short movie clips to be used in youtube videos?

September 27, 2021

A: Probably. More facts would be needed for an answer. The studios spend tremendous amounts of money to make the movies those clips come from. They tend to get upset when somebody takes their property for free.

There are probably legal ways to provide this service that do not involve copying of the clips. An attorney can help you explore possibilities.

Q. What are my chances with an Incidental Fair Use Defense? and how much to Defend my rights?

May 24, 2021

A: Based on the limited set of facts, this appears to be worth looking into. We are not allowed to seek business through the Q&A. You need to look someone up in the Justia Lawyer Directory. However, I would note that I work with LA County and Ventura County.

Q. Does a global non-compete from a Delaware LLC stand if I start a new company in California?

May 7, 2021

A: An answer requires more facts. Also there are ways to prevent California employees from competing without triggering the California prohibition in the appropriate scenario.