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<title>How Duplication on the Internet Increases Your Legal Risk</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Before the internet came along the copying of original works typically relied on human intervention. A manuscript to be published would go through many hands before printed copies were available. The slow labour-intensive character of distribution systems meant that there were many opportunities to correct an error or withhold an item from public release. Fast forward to the 21st century and there has been a significant change in how documents and records are created, stored and disseminated. Many documents now, perhaps the majority of them, are never represented in a tangible form. They start off as electronic documents, and live on "forever" in that digital form. Even documents that start out as writing on paper or are rendered to paper, are routinely scanned into a digital format to facilitate storage, retrieval, and of course distribution. A consequence of this digital revolution is a massive, exponential growth in the amount of information at our fingertips, and in our ability to copy and further disseminate this information without effort or significant cost. However, such distribution by way of the internet, particularly by publishing online, involves a loss of control. Uploaded material is out of our control the moment it becomes visible online.]]></description>
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<title>SOPA, PIPA or Just Plain 'SOPPY?'</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:57:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 18 January, a 24-hour internet blackout is staged in protest against two pieces of US legislation passing through Congress. The Protection Against Online Piracy Act (PIPA), and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), will force US based companies and websites to become responsible for policing online piracy. What does this mean for freedom of expression, cybersecurity and the future of the global internet?]]></description>
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<title>How to Patent an Idea</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:22:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All great inventions begin with an idea, and as the person who came up with the idea, you want not only proper credit, but protection as well. In order to secure your interests, it is important to patent your idea so no one else can take credit for your unique invention. Many people are unsure how to move from idea to patent and where to even begin.]]></description>
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<title>Controlling Copyright: Stifling Creativity, Innovation and Growth?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:59:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Debate over copyright is not a matter of new. However, since the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act ("CTEA") 1998 came into law in the US and The Duration of Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 1995 (SI 1995/3297) was introduced in the UK, (implementing the European Economic Community, Council Directive No.93/98/EEC), controls over copyright have been a matter of contention. This article examines whether the direction we are heading is the right one.]]></description>
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<title>Real Person Fiction: Is It Legal to Mention a Celebrity in My Book?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:20:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Real person fiction" is extremely popular these days -- but popularity doesn't make it legal. Let's look at a few aspects of using celebrities in books or novels to try to clear up the misconceptions that surround real person fiction so that you can avoid potentially infringing on someone else's rights with your own work of fiction.]]></description>
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<title>Author's Financial Rights Under Egyptian Law</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Author's Financial Rights and Possibilities of Assigning Such Rights - According to Egyptian law, the author has the exclusive right to use and exploit his work and any disposal of his work by third party should be done out by virtue of an explicit authorization to be issued by the author during his life or by his successors after his death. The author has the following rights on his work: -Financial rights and Moral rights.]]></description>
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<title>The Internet and Protection of Your Rights - How Copyright Solicitors Can Help</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:26:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People with copyright protection want to know if they can sell their rights or perhaps bequeath them to a family member. This article provides examples of copyright infringement and explains how copyright solicitor can help you.]]></description>
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<title>Who Owns The Copyright of Work Created By A Contractor? A Trap For The Unwary</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:02:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Often businesses hire independent contractors to perform work. These businesses usually assume that they own the copyright in the works that they commissioned. However, unless the proper documents are entered into, then the independent contractor will own the copyright in the works. This is an important topic that both businesses and independent contractors need to be aware of.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Cancellation Cases Under Egyptian IP Law</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:31:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The cancellation of the trademark may take place by the administrative authority, in case of non renewal of the trademark protection period after the expiry thereof. The cancellation by judicial authority occurs in the following three cases: - If it is proven that a trademark was previously used by a third party prior to the registration thereof by its owner. - In case of the registration of the trademark takes place in a bad faith and the cancellation in such case may be requested at any time. - In case of non-use for a consecutive five years.]]></description>
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<title>An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:07:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Music, artwork, literature, inventions, designs and ideas. These works are the intellectual property of the creator, meaning they own their creation.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Rights - What's Mine Is Mine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's been stated that "good artists borrow and great artists steal". Whether or not that's true is irrelevant but what is relevant is that if you've invented or created something, it's yours. Even if others disagree, you're protected under the legal statutes of intellectual property rights.]]></description>
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<title>A Definition of a Trade Secret</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A trade secret law (TSL) is another form (in contrast to patent protection) which may be used to protect proprietary information. Trade secret protection (TSP) is provided by the TSL and is usually governed by state law.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Management in Cyberspace</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:05:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The continuous growth in technology has brought a lot of changes on how things are done.  In the search for fast accessibility and ease, mankind has created a new means of connecting things in a so-called web - the Internet. The Internet also known as the cyberspace is a place where everything is coded digitally.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Name: Protecting Your Brand</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Trademark names are important because it protects the words, names symbols, sounds or colours that distinguish your product. Any sign that is capable of being represented graphically and is able to distinguish the goods and services of one person from those of another can be registered. You can continue renewing your trademark forever as long as it is being utilised in business. Having your name registered is beneficial as it gives helpful notice nationwide of the owner's claim. It is also useful when wishing to obtain registration in other countries.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property: Thoroughly Protecting Your Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:54:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you create an idea you need to know that it is protected so you can effectively use it further down the track and benefit from your hard work without worrying about other people stealing your intellectual property. There are several ways you can go about protecting your intellectual property. Under the Copyright Act, copyright protection comes into existence as soon as original work is created and made permanent.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property: Maintaining Protection Strategies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Intellectual property in Australia is the property of your mind or proprietary knowledge and this includes an invention, a trademark, a design or the practical application of your idea. Intellectual property can be the most valuable asset in your business and it is absolutely essential that you know how to adequately protect it.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Need a Loan Modification Attorney When Your House Is On The Line</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:25:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your property on the brink of foreclosure? Let a loan modification attorney help you out when you are faced with this situation. These professionals have years of experience and can give you the right assistance to save your family home.]]></description>
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<title>Experienced Loan Modification Attorneys Can Reduce Your Monthly Payments</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:13:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you struggling to come up with payments on your home? Loan modification attorneys can get your loan adjusted to an level you can certainly afford. Falling behind is not a problem once you have this kind of professional help!]]></description>
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<title>Protect Your IP Rights With A Range of Intellectual Property Services</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:49:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The law surrounding Intellectual property can often be extremely complex and there are many different aspects to consider, in light of this, it can be very difficult for a lay person to negotiate their way around. There are many different things to consider when it comes to exercising your IP rights, and it is important to seek specialist Intellectual Property advice from someone with the knowledge, expertise, and experience to help you to protect your work. The type of services that a specialist solicitor will offer are those along the lines of protections, clarification and...]]></description>
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<title>Model Release Form: Important Legal Protection for Commercial Photographers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:32:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A model release form is a commercial photographer's savior; it gives photographers the legal right to do with their photography what they wish. If you aren't currently using a model release form with your human subjects, you could be limiting your future options to make money -- or opening yourself up to a lawsuit if you do.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Law And Paralegals: A Perfect Match</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:33:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intellectual property law and paralegals go together quite well. The specialized area of law requires quite a bit of research that can be done by a non-attorney, and a paralegal can often help in situations where hiring a second attorney would be prohibitively expensive for both the lawyer and the client.]]></description>
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<title>Attorney Suggestions to Enhance the Value of Your Invention</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:24:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've got a great invention, the last thing you want is for someone to patent it first! Inventing and innovation is the first step to cornering the market in a given industry. The first person to patent an idea or invention wins.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Your IP Audit Off the Ground</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:01:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every company should do an IP audit, but not everyone knows exactly where to begin. In this article, we'll discuss how to do a basic IP audit for your company, the steps taken and why you need an IP audit.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Intellectual Property Management</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:03:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intellectual property management is a function every organization should have. It helps your company in many ways, including its bottom line. Find out why intellectual property management is important for your company]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Management Basics: Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:19:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intellectual Property Management is a wide subject and covers many things. The most common types of intellectual property are patents, copyrights and trademarks. In this article, we will discuss these different types of IP and what they are used for.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the Process Of Due Diligence For A Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:08:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Due Diligence is an area where it requires a specialised skillset and the right information to compile a thorough report for the business one may be deciding to purchase or sell. It's an area where only a few people can actually carry out thoroughly and is not a process that is taken lightly.]]></description>
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<title>Is Fanfiction Legal?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:10:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fanfiction -- fan-created pictures or stories based on another book or based in the universe of someone else's creation -- is an extremely common way for readers to celebrate an author or the world of that author's imagination and to connect with other fans. But is fanfiction legal?]]></description>
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<title>Loan Modification Attorneys - Support You Will Need for Restructuring Loans</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:56:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are tired of paying loans that have you living from paycheck to paycheck, it's time to step back and seek mortgage modification attorney services. The professionals can have you paying loans at better rates sooner than you expect.]]></description>
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<title>All Ideas Are Created Equal - But They Aren't Cheap</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:37:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ideas are the true lifeblood of any business. Whether it is the idea for a new product or service, the idea to improve an existing product, the code for a new program, a book, a magazine, a film or simply a company name, ideas have value. Perhaps the value of ideas is not always apparent when we have them, but that does not mean they are not worth protecting.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Lawyers and How to Tackle IP Litigation</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:52:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[IP infringement is something that can affect those with intellectual property rights relating to an idea or creation. This article explains how intellectual property lawyers can help you take action over any infringement of your rights.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Need Intellectual Property Management</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:47:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most companies have some sort of intangible asset they own - whether it is a trademark, patent, copyright or rights of some sort to creations of the mind that they need for their business. Much like any other asset, they need to be managed and cared for. Intellectual property management is a vital part of your business, to ensure all your IP is properly administered and guarded.]]></description>
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<title>The Basic Steps For Conducting an IP Audit</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:47:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An IP audit is useful for any company who has a lot of IP assets, and needs to catalogue them to ensure they are kept up and being used properly. If you're just starting your IP audit, we'll be discussing the basic things you need to begin.]]></description>
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<title>Basics of Trademarks for Small Business</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:53:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get a basic understanding of how trademarks are created and protect businesses even without spending money on lawyers or filings with any government agency. Simply knowing what makes a trademark different from other kinds of intellectual property can help you protect your business from infringement by competitors and prevent you from infringing on the trademarks of others. If you have a unique product, service or business name, you likely already own a trademark. Here, you can learn to protect yourself.]]></description>
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<title>How Much Does It Cost to Get a Patent in India?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:54:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article provides information corresponding to costs involved in filing patent applications in India. This breakup of the cost and the time of incurring such costs are provided in detail.]]></description>
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<title>Filing Claims Against Medical Malpractice</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:33:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Negligence that results to malpractice has become increasingly common due to the advancement of medical procedures that cure numerous diseases and the advent of new ones that alter the entire body to suit the patient's taste and needs. As physicians working on live human-beings, their work allows very little margin of error.  But this is not often the case.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Bites: Claim Compensation With the Help of a Lawyer</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:31:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An increase in the frequency of dog attacks has been noted recently and they mostly involve young children aged 18 and below. Victims of dog-biting incidents usually require hospital treatments which may at least 3 days, depending on the degree of the attack.]]></description>
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<title>Importance of Intellectual Property Management</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:20:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intellectual property management, particularly, patents, is important for any company or individual looking to put a product or idea into the market. A patent essentially protects this idea from being copied and gives exclusive rights to producing, marketing and selling an idea to the owner for a period of time (usually 20 years).]]></description>
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<title>The Therasense Case and USPTO Study Thereof to Assess Impacts on Patent Practice and Procedures</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:13:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is currently studying the recently-issued and much-anticipated opinion by the Federal Circuit in Therasense, Inc. v. Becton, Dickinson & Co. (Fed. Cir. 2011)(en banc), hereinafter referred to as "Therasense." On May 25, 2011, the Federal Circuit delivered its opinion, changing the criteria for establishing a defense raised in response to an allegation of inequitable conduct. In short, the Court tightened up the standards for proving inequitable conduct in a patent case.]]></description>
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<title>What to Do With Art That Is Material to the Patentability of Your Pending US Patent Application</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:05:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Under U.S. Patent law, inventors and other individuals substantively involved with the preparation and/or prosecution of the application, such as assignees and patent attorneys, have a duty to disclose to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), information which is material to patentability of the claimed invention. Failure to disclose known material references may result in the invalidity of the granted patent. The duty of disclosure can be fulfilled by preparing and submitting an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) to the USPTO.]]></description>
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<title>The Assistance a Mortgage Modification Attorney Can Provide</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:26:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A loan, as described by Merriam-Webster, is basically an amount of money lent to a borrower for his temporary use. That money is expected to be paid back over a period of time; if not, then that was just money given away for free.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Intellectual Property Advice That Counts</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:47:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In order to prevent your special idea or invention from being stolen by another or possibly devaluing it you need to know how to use intellectual property law properly. The legal frameworks contained within this area of law are complex but are there to help you. However, this area of the law can be very complicated and it is important to have the right Intellectual Property advice from specialist solicitors with the necessary expertise and experience in this field and to get it at an early stage.]]></description>
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<title>How to Invent Something Great</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:56:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are an aspiring Inventor, you may well have wondered how to invent something. Well it's not as difficult as at first it might appear. Most Inventions come about because an Inventor sees a problem that needs fixing, or an opportunity that can be exploited.]]></description>
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<title>Warning! Co-Creation Hazard Ahead</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:50:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Brainstorming and collaborating frequently produces superior work. Unfortunately it is common for disputes to arise over co-created materials. It is essential that the collaborators agree upon the terms of the arrangement. It is suggested that they enter into a written assignment of the copyright to avoid joint ownership of the copyright.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Infringement and Patent Law</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:04:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An intellectual property infringement is the violation of an intellectual property right. The different types of intellectual property rights are copyrights, patents and trademarks. Thus, an intellectual property infringement may for example can be a...]]></description>
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<title>Why IP Lawyers Need To Use 'Nurture Marketing' To Keep Prospects Interested In Their Services</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:46:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[IP lawyers that simply lead their prospects through various steps in the hope that they will end up buying their high-priced services need to re-think this strategy. This article highlights why internal factors in the prospect's organisation will be the key drivers behind purchase behaviours, hence the need to nurture relationships with prospects rather than direct them.]]></description>
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<title>Fighting Web-Based Counterfeiters</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:45:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The makers of counterfeit products are increasingly using fake web sites to sell their products. Targeting these websites provides another avenue for defending against counterfeit products.]]></description>
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<title>Hire Patent and Trademark Attorney to Accelerate the IPR Procedure</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6443354</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6443354</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:28:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trademark is the most valuable asset of a business establishment. People recognize the company by its logo, slogan, and package design, and these specified marks differentiate the goods and services from others.]]></description>
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<title>Patent Attorney - Understanding The Differences Between Patents, Trademarks And Copyright</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:53:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may need a patent attorney if you're a writer, or a person involved in a creative activity, and have questions about patents, trademarks and copyright. This article will give you an overview of the differences between patents, trademarks and copyright. With this information, you'll have a better understanding of the laws governing intellectual property.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks and the Lanham Act</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6407534</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:16:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a brief overview of the Lanham act and it's impact on use of marks or logos belonging to others. The specific concern here is whether or not it is acceptable to place a competitors slogan on your website or use their name as a domain name to draw attention to your website.]]></description>
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<title>Patenting Advice - Think Ahead</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6397161</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6397161</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:20:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To earn money from a patent you must know your resources and plan accordingly. We present a few very basic rules for starting off the patent process in a way that will earn you money.]]></description>
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<title>Start-Ups and the Role of Intellectual Property</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6409200</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6409200</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:19:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All technology based start ups have one thing in common that is " The new technology" itself. What's the idea behind spending huge bucks in creating, distributing brands and targeting new customer bases when your technology itself stands unsecured from IP point of view.]]></description>
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<title>Model Release Form: Staying In Control of Your Intellectual Property</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6408494</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:10:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A model release form is an important tool that can ensure that you, the artist, keep control of your own intellectual property. The model release form is a legally-binding method by which the model -- meaning the person you took a picture of, whether or not that person is affiliated with any modeling agency -- signs over his or her rights to the photograph to you, the photographer.]]></description>
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<title>Fundamental Questions to Ask Pertaining to a Surprise Intellectual Property Invoice</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6393953</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:50:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While a trademark application is pending or soon after trademark registration, you may receive a surprise invoice from an international register or other outfit. This article addresses the questions of how to assess this solicitation and what to do about it. Ask yourself these key questions to keep your trademark application and registration costs as low as possible and avoid being scammed.]]></description>
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<title>Essential Steps in Pursuing Your Lemon Claim</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:15:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's this common thinking that when consumers are at the receiving end of a defective and an underperforming vehicle or a lemon, then they can immediately go to the courts. Though this move can be done, it should be remembered that this is not an immediate recommendation if you have a lemon case.]]></description>
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<title>Copyright and Trademark Perils of Websites</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6392015</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:36:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the first questions someone might have when they are building a website is: Am I violating someone else's copyrights or trademarks when I publish the website content?If it isn't one of the first things you are thinking about, it should be. You can infringe someone else's intellectual property rights without doing so knowingly. In this article, Joshua Burt discusses the risks of copying other peoples content into your website.]]></description>
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<title>Can My Invention Be Patented?</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6272096</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 15:49:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether your new product or other invention came about from a sudden flash of inspiration, or was the culmination of many years of sweat and tears, you may be anxious to protect this intellectual property you have created, and discourage others from stealing it. Apart from new products, patents may also protect intellectual property rights in relation to new manufacturing processes, testing processes, and chemical compounds, as well as alternative uses for some existing products such as pharmaceuticals and chemical compounds. The actual scope of inventions which can be patented varies from country to country, but generally an invention that is able to be used in some kind of industry will be patentable.]]></description>
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<title>IP 101: Maintenance of Your Intellectual Property</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6266295</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 09:00:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In general, it is advisable to review your IP portfolio to make sure certain items are in order and to assess any holes in your protection. Such a review is valuable in maintaining the strength, security and enforceability of your IP. This article includes some pointers in maintaining your IP portfolio, but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.]]></description>
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<title>Doing Business On the Internet Is a Sign of the Times - Know Who You Are Doing Businesss With</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6263999</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6263999</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 14:55:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are all used to clicking the "I agree" button and frequently we click without reading the lengthy terms and conditions. While many are long, these virtual agreements bring with them rights, responsibilities and restrictions. By clicking "I Agree", you have created a contract.]]></description>
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<title>Brand Protection: Investing in the Future of Your Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6261058</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6261058</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 13:48:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your business name is extremely important; it identifies who you are and what the business represents. The business identity, which is represented by the brand, quickly and efficiently informs current and potential clients of the business, the products and services offered to market. It is meant to inspire confidence and trust within the market, while communicating the company's philosophies. The building of a brand, as well as the production of marketing and business collateral to communicate the brand, requires much investment. Like all investments, it must be insured that the risk of losing the value of that investment is minimised. With the pressures being placed on business through increased competition, shrinking budgets and the globalisation of the marketplace, it is even more important to ensure that your brand is protected.]]></description>
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<title>Copyright Licensing Form - Different Types of Licenses</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6259906</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6259906</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 10:16:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With a copyright licensing agreement, you retain control over your copyrighted material -- your name remains the copyright holder. You're simply licensing the use of the material to someone else, for whatever length of time and with whatever restrictions and requirements that you decide on. Here, we look at different ways licenses can work to protect you and your intellectual property.]]></description>
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<title>The Risk of Inappropriate Use of Social Media: Fair Dismissal for Inappropriate Comments on Facebook</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6251743</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6251743</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 09:02:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Under English law, employees have the right not to be unfairly dismissed. It is for the employer to establish that the reason for dismissal is a potentially fair reason. An employer must also follow a fair procedure for a dismissal to be fair.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Law - Semiconductor Sector and International Economic Espionage</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6244301</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6244301</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 08:14:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps, you are in the know when it comes to intellectual property law and patent law in the semiconductor industry. If so, then you realize all the ways intellectual property can be torn from your grasp. Each year there are a huge number of very high-profile cases of patent piracy, employees breaking non-compete agreements, and outright espionage.]]></description>
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<title>Finding a Company for Patent Validity Searches</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6238777</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6238777</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 10:24:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Patent validity searches are the most extensive search processes that can be undertaken regarding intellectual property matters. For example, a corporation may desire to invalidate the patent of a competitor.]]></description>
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<title>Patent Costs Timetable for the Independent Inventor - Be Prepared Before You Draft!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6221882</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6221882</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:33:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We present some rule of thumb suggestions concerning patent costs and a general timetable for the small inventor. Many applicants invest significant money into patent applications and later realize that they don't have enough money to prosecute examination and are forced to abandon the applications. The result is loss of all money investments, and loss of the idea (which has been published and becomes public domain). Planning is essential to successfully exploiting a patent.]]></description>
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<title>Single Arbitrator Matters Realize Reduced Costs and Shorter Time To Decision</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6205633</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6205633</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:33:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Issue Seven of The Commercial Bulletin of the American Arbitration Association compared the arbitration cost in time and money in using three arbitrators (43 cases total--largest claim $100M) versus one arbitrator (57 cases total-largest claim $128M) in the 100 most recently awarded large Complex Commercial Dispute Cases. While these differences might seem dramatic, when compared to the amount in issue, the cost of arbitration, whether using one or three arbitrators, was still only a small fraction of the amount of the award. ]]></description>
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<title>It Is Never Too Late to Protect Your Design</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6182643</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6182643</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:48:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intellectual property is an essential part of legislative system worldwide. So there is a strong necessity for everyone to learn how to protect copyrights. Use our helpful tips and hints and make your design protection stronger today.]]></description>
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<title>Business Trademark: New and Existing Businesses Protecting Their IP</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6169366</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6169366</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:54:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intellectual property, commonly referred to as IP, is that material which is created intellectually; such as inventions, designs, systems or even a great idea that has been recorded in a written format. Where it is traditionally a property which cannot be physically touched, bought or sold, it is without a doubt an essential asset for the business. Just as physical products, businesses should protect the intangible assets by carefully identifying and recording the various intellectual properties that the business owns; and protect the identified IP through the successful application of the business trademark.]]></description>
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<title>Patent Validity/Patent Invalidity Search</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6165903</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6165903</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:40:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A validity patent search will determine whether a patent will withstand attack in litigation. A validity search report validity /invalidity search provides all relevant prior art that are not cited by the examiner, yet potentially reads on the claims and valid enough to challenge the issued patent, which may be used to prove the validity/invalidity search validity or lack thereof of a patent already obtained.]]></description>
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<title>How to Copyright Content With Safety?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6162169</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6162169</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:59:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first step is to find out who is the culprit. You can easily track down the owner of the website on which the copied content is posted. In case you discover your copyrighted information/content on somebody else's site then you have the option of taking legal action against that person.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Vs Copyright - What's the Difference? And When I Decide Which I Need, Do I Need a Lawyer?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5978474</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5978474</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:50:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between trademarks and copyrights? Which do I need? This article will explain the differences between these two different types of intellectual property in plain English. I also explain the application process and whether you need an attorney to register your proposed trademark or copyright.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Let Your Patent Sink With the Inventorship!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6098964</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6098964</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:17:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Determining and claiming proper inventorship in a patent application is an important consideration that must not be overlooked. Oftentimes, persons are named as inventors in a patent application even though they did not actually contribute to the invention. Improperly naming an inventor can lead to problems down the line, including patent invalidity.]]></description>
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<title>The New Banking, Finance and Insurance Award</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6107766</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6107766</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:21:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Australian workplaces are preparing for a readjustment of employment conditions under the Federal Government's planned shake-up of workplace relations. The remainder of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ('the Act') comes into force on 1 January 2010, bringing with it a myriad of Modern Awards and changes in workplace standards.]]></description>
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<title>Your Intellectual Property Lawyer and Copyright Protection</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6123579</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6123579</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:53:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intellectual Property may be something you need to think about when you are creative and have had an idea that needs to be protected. Before you go ahead with the concept, it's a good idea to do two things: find yourself a professional IP lawyer and start learning more about IP.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Advice - Cooperative Patent Searching</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6019619</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6019619</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:17:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A patentability search (also known as a prior art search) is an important first step before investing in intellectual property. We present some practical advice on getting the most out of your search.]]></description>
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<title>Licensing Contracts Boot Camp, Chapter 2: Are You Ready to License Something As a Licensor?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6091111</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6091111</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:32:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may be thinking: this licensing stuff sounds complicated, so it's not for me. Or that you really don't have any anything to license. Or that licensing something from someone else is not for you.]]></description>
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<title>The History Of The Great Need For Patents</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6021780</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6021780</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Study regarding the extensive and vibrant history of patents is significant. It would be simple and easy for individuals to assume that patents are a fairly current advancement, but that could not be more wrong.]]></description>
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<title>Easy Steps to Protect Your Website</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6057774</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6057774</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:55:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Website copying is common because of the popular myth that if something is on the Internet it is in the "public domain" and therefore can be used by anyone. Protecting online works can require diligence on your part, but the laws and technological tools do make it manageable.]]></description>
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<title>Missing the Boat on IP Protection</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6036791</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6036791</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:10:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Under U.S. Patent law, certain types of public disclosures, such as trade shows, public demonstrations, publication of white papers, etc., can trigger a one year clock to get a patent application on file at the USPTO. Although the U.S. is quite generous with its one year grace period, most other countries require that a patent application is on file prior to such a public disclosure.]]></description>
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<title>Knowing Your Intellectual Property Rights and Protecting Your Ideas</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6079002</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6079002</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:41:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever seen an infomercial on TV or a commercial for something that you thought would be a great idea years ago? Did you ever think to yourself that if you would have created it you could have been making the profits? Well, this is where knowing your intellectual property rights come into play and getting your ideas protected. You need to know about this just in case you have the next million dollar idea.]]></description>
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<title>The Ethical Use of Intellectual Property</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6089544</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6089544</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:39:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps because of my writing for a living I view academic integrity as a serious issue. Often in my capacity as "A for hire" ghostwriter, I have seen individuals take work which I have spent hours completing only to claim it as their own. In the course of my various assignments I have often create an article of appropriately 400 words or even fabricated a complete manuscript and graciously permitted another to sign it as their own. I personally could not do this as I view the complete process as not only morally unethical but it would also tend to cast an unfavorable light upon my own sense of values.]]></description>
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<title>What Patent Strategies Can Be Used to Improve Competitiveness of a Business?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5995518</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5995518</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:54:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article provides an overview of a well rounded patent strategy that can be used to improve competitiveness of a business. More particularly, the article provides a four fold approach to using patent system to enhance competitiveness of a business.]]></description>
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<title>Copyright Registration? Why Bother?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6057432</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6057432</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:46:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently a client asked me whether he should register an article he is publishing in a trade journal with the U.S. Copyright Office. He explained that he had heard that copyright protection is automatically granted when the material is created, so he was wondering if there were any additional benefits to registering it. I explained that under the current law, works of authorship that are "fixed in a tangible meaning of expression" are automatically protected under copyright laws, but that registering the material does provide added protection and benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Do I Have To? Protecting Your Trademark</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6057477</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6057477</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:34:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You paid good money to an attorney to make sure your trademark was filed properly, you received your registration certificate and your business is running smoothly. But after a few years you find out that someone else is using a trade name that is very similar to your mark. You go to see an attorney to find out what you can do to stop it. Good news is you probably can stop it. Bad news is it's likely going to cost you a bunch of money that you stand little chance of getting back. But that's not fair! It's your property. How can this be?]]></description>
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<title>Patents and Patent Trolling</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6050917</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6050917</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:34:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Patents and intellectual properties are legally binding documents that verify ownership by a party over an item that they either indicate plans to create or have created, though they each refer to different kinds of things. Where a patent can cover something that is more technologically focused - such as a special kind of motor or rumble technology found in video game controllers - an intellectual property usually refers to an idea such as a series of films - ie, Die Hard, Star Wars, Nightmare on Elm Street, etc.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Expert</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6050876</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6050876</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:49:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The terms patent and intellectual property are often used interchangeably. In some respects, these terms are indeed interchangeable. All patents are the intellectual property of the inventor or inventors. Yet there are distinct differences in each category.]]></description>
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<title>Cease and Desist Letters and What to Do About Them</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6014096</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6014096</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:51:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A cease and desist letter can be sent to you for a variety of reasons when you are using your website, especially if your business is becoming lucrative. The main reason for the letter is that you have infringed, accidentally or on purpose, on the rights of another. The letter is basically asking you to stop doing that. Here are some steps to take to deal with one of these cease and desist letters.]]></description>
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<title>How to Apply for a Patent With a Patent Lawyer</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5958495</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5958495</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:03:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to get a patent for your invention using a registered patent attorney. Differences between a patent agent and a patent attorney are discussed and explained. Benefits to using a professional to help you get a patent registration.]]></description>
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<title>&quot;They Stole My Idea&quot; Isn't Always Enough For A Lawsuit</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6000509</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6000509</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:46:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The bare allegation that someone else stole your idea for a business (or a product or a work of art) is ordinarily not enough to win a lawsuit, not under copyright law, trademark law, patent law, or any other intellectual property law. The law does not protect generalized expressions of ideas; the law protects the implementation of ideas.]]></description>
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<title>Are Click Wrap Agreements Enforceable and What in the World Are They?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5995894</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5995894</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:13:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have ever purchased something online and actually gone through and read the numerous pages that are in the terms and conditions, then more power to you. Most of us do not read these terms and conditions because they are nearly impossible to read and most of use cannot understand them. These are known as click wrap agreements and they are a pain.]]></description>
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<title>Types and Consequences of Copyright Infringement</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5979521</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5979521</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:26:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Copyright infringement is known to have heavy penalties. What does copyright infringement consist of? What happens in serious cases? Learn more this brief overview.]]></description>
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<title>What Constitutes Trademark Infringement?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5970706</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5970706</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:43:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You don't have to register a trademark for it to be protected by intellectual property laws. What happens if someone infringes on your trademark? What must be proven in an infringement case?]]></description>
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<title>Copyright: The Basics</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:46:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you create a new work, you own the copyright to that work. It happens automatically; you don't have to do anything other than create an original work. Of course, this abstract idea looks great on paper, but the obvious problem is that who created a specific piece of intellectual property is essentially one person's claim against another. The fact that you've created a work doesn't necessarily mean that you're able to prove you've created the work.]]></description>
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<title>Work For Hire: Do You Know Who Really Owns the Work?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:40:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the help of the Internet, creative people are becoming more entrepreneurial and are serving as their own publicists, marketing teams, record labels, managers, etc. Some are doing this hoping to be discovered by a "major" player in the relevant industry, while others have found that "doing it yourself" is far more lucrative and allows you to retain more of your rights. But, does it really?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Step Guide to Get A Patent</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:21:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You are an inventor and consider your invention as path breaking approach to solve an existing problem. Here we are presenting a ten step guide to get a patent for your invention. These steps are Conceptualization & documenting the invention, Engaging IP consultant, Invention Disclosure meeting, Patentability Assessment, Patent Application Drafting & Filling, Publication and Examination of the application, Office action and Grant of Patent.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the Protection of Business Names Under Intellectual Property Law?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:54:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is unlikely that the name can be protected by copyright because a name will not qualify as a literary work under copyright law or the word is commonplace. Names which have been held not to be protected by copyright include Exxon, opportunity knocks and the man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo. Certain distinctive words and pictures may be registered as trademarks and trademarks legislation.]]></description>
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<title>Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets - How to Maximize Sale Price (or Minimize Purchase Price)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:56:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are in the market to buy or sell IP assets how do you know how much to ask for if you're a seller or where to set your limit if you're a buyer? One of the best ways to sell is to put yourself into the mindset of the buyer. How will they make their decision to acquire an IP asset?]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property and International Law: What Every Business Should Know About Border Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:31:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obviously a patent can offer protection as can a trademark. But what can you do if your competitors are outside the United States? What if someone brings a product just like yours into the country and sells them? What if a foreign competitor labels its products the same as yours and purchasers think they are buying your product? Are there companies which can be hired to monitor the problem for you? How much will it cost to keep up with all of this information? The solution to this serious problem is much less complicated and expensive than you might expect. Because of its unique position of monitoring imports and exports, the U.S. Customs Service can provide assistance. The procedure is to record your trademark, trade name, copyright, or patent information with the Customs Service. Each of the procedures is reviewed here.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the Difference Between a Patent and a Trademark?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:52:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Controlling your intellectual property is a key aspect to running a successful business. To do that, you need to understand the different categories available. In this article, we take a look at the difference between a patent and a trademark.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property Issues Within the Supply Chain</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:50:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are of the utmost importance in today's capital markets. Not only do they provide protection for innovations which have been developed, but they now offer revenue generating opportunities for proactive companies looking to license or sell their products into new markets.]]></description>
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<title>Can A Company Claim Exclusive Use of the Term?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:23:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Zynga Game Network Inc. is in the computer game software business. You may not recognize its products from its corporate name but it is the creator of Farmville. Farmville is an extremely popular online real-time simulation game available on Facebook and the Apple iPhone. When playing the game, users are responsible for managing a virtual farm. Zynga is also the manufacturer of other simulation games, such as, CityVille, FishVille, FrontierVille, PetVille, and YoVille.]]></description>
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