| SOPA, PIPA or Just Plain 'SOPPY?' |
| 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 ... | | 1/25/2012 1:57:59 PM |
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| How to Patent an Idea |
| 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... | | 1/17/2012 10:22:32 AM |
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| Controlling Copyright: Stifling Creativity, Innovation and Growth? |
| 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 ove... | | 1/16/2012 1:59:53 PM |
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| Real Person Fiction: Is It Legal to Mention a Celebrity in My Book? |
| "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. | | 1/6/2012 2:20:38 PM |
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| Author's Financial Rights Under Egyptian Law |
| 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 au... | | 1/6/2012 12:06:30 PM |
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| Who Owns The Copyright of Work Created By A Contractor? A Trap For The Unwary |
| 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 co... | | 12/28/2011 12:02:18 PM |
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| Trademark Cancellation Cases Under Egyptian IP Law |
| 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... | | 12/21/2011 9:31:11 PM |
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| Intellectual Property Rights - What's Mine Is Mine |
| 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. | | 12/7/2011 11:51:47 AM |
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| A Definition of a Trade Secret |
| 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. | | 12/6/2011 3:38:27 PM |
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| Intellectual Property Management in Cyberspace |
| 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. | | 12/6/2011 9:05:53 AM |
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| Trademark Name: Protecting Your Brand |
| 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... | | 11/29/2011 8:58:25 AM |
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| Intellectual Property: Thoroughly Protecting Your Ideas |
| 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... | | 11/10/2011 1:54:15 PM |
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| Intellectual Property: Maintaining Protection Strategies |
| 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. | | 11/10/2011 1:50:31 PM |
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| Protect Your IP Rights With A Range of Intellectual Property Services |
| 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 Intellect... | | 11/3/2011 6:49:26 PM |
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| Model Release Form: Important Legal Protection for Commercial Photographers |
| 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. | | 11/3/2011 5:32:29 PM |
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| Intellectual Property Law And Paralegals: A Perfect Match |
| 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. | | 10/24/2011 1:33:38 PM |
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| Attorney Suggestions to Enhance the Value of Your Invention |
| 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. | | 10/14/2011 5:24:36 PM |
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| Getting Your IP Audit Off the Ground |
| 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. | | 10/14/2011 2:01:32 PM |
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| The Importance of Intellectual Property Management |
| 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 | | 10/14/2011 11:03:40 AM |
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| What Is the Process Of Due Diligence For A Business? |
| 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. | | 10/10/2011 3:08:28 PM |
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| Is Fanfiction Legal? |
| 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? | | 10/7/2011 5:10:18 PM |
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| All Ideas Are Created Equal - But They Aren't Cheap |
| 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 ... | | 10/3/2011 12:37:10 PM |
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| Intellectual Property Lawyers and How to Tackle IP Litigation |
| 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. | | 9/29/2011 4:52:56 PM |
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| Why You Need Intellectual Property Management |
| 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 pro... | | 9/22/2011 4:47:54 PM |
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