Identity Theft - Who Would Want Mine?

With all my bills who would possibly want my credit? Let them steal my identity and pay my bills! Unfortunately, that’s not the way it works...

New Bankruptcy Law Will Not Protect You from Identity Theft

The new, stricter bankruptcy law recently passed by Congress does not protect you from debts incurred through theft of your identity. Here are some tips on how you can avoid this problem.

Identity Theft Offline -- So Many Possibilities

People are too careless when giving away information about themselves, both online and offline. Much cautioned about identity theft and phishing in the Internet, we tend to relax when speaking in person and often reveal information potentially valuable for identity thieves.

Identity Theft Article - A Phisher Is Trying To Steal Your Identity!

Sooner or later everyone with an email account will receive a phishing attempt from some internet scammer. What is phishing? How can you protect yourself? These are some of the questions this identity theft article will provide, along with some free resources and practical advice on how to protect your online identity.

Canon Digital Camera - from Humble Beginnings to World Class Company

Started in a single-room by three Japanese men in the year 1933 under the name of Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, Canon has come a long way today. It all began with the phantom prototype camera called the ‘Kwanon’. At that time, Germany was considered to be the leader in camera production. German cameras were extremely expensive. So, Goro Yoshida, along with two others tried to produce a 35mm rangefinder camera at a cheaper price and came up with “Kwanon’.

Everything You Need to Know About Trademarks and Fair Use

Everything You Need to Know About Trademarks and Fair Use

Intellectual Property is Your Greatest Asset - Four Ways to Create Value

Intellectual property is your greatest asset. Learn the four key ways that IP creates value and improves the bottom line.

Understanding Patent Database Behavior For Better Patent Search

Extracting information from huge datasets, based on keyword search is actually a challenging job. Patent databases contains millions of patent records and when it come to patent search to find out the relevant patent literature in a specified technology area, its really interesting but annoying too. Thus patent searching is very important in an organization. It's very crucial of technology companies as well as service providers. Since removing irrelevant patents during analysis, will cost time, thus affect the productivity and even the satisfaction of the clients.

Trade Secrets Experts - Two Circuits, Two Outcomes

Two recent rulings from federal circuit courts reviewing expert testimony in trade secrets cases reached very different results, with one circuit upholding admission of the testimony and the other finding that the testimony was sufficiently harmful to require a new trial. Taken together, the two cases shed light on the allowable boundaries for expert testimony in trade secrets litigation

The Difference Between Trade Secrets And Trademarks

Some people get confused between trade secrets and trademarks. A trademark is something that is publicly recognized and known as being officially associated with a particular company. In contrast a trade secret can be a much more broad definition and by its very name is not made public.

5 Ways to Protect Your Idea-for Less than $30

Every day thousand upon thousands of ordinary people become inventors. They devise new ideas, improve old ones, and enhance the world around them. But they all have one thing in common. The vast majority will never act on their idea because they can not afford the cost for a Utility patent. When you consider that the average cost for a strong Utility patent is around $5,000 it is no wonder.

Protect Your Creativity

As an entrepreneur, you are undoubtedly blessed with the ability to come up with new ideas for products and services. Sometimes, a competitor comes up with a similar idea and manages to make money out of it before you do. A great deal of planning, money, time and effort are required to turn these ideas into invention and innovation.

Selecting Business Names and Intellectual Property Law

An information technology & intellectual property lawyer steps through some common provisions of software license agreements and software development contracts. Includes explanations of the purpose and effect of particular clauses in software and technology contracts.

Contracts That Work! Bankruptcy

The vendor of your No. 1 mission-critical application has filed for bankruptcy. Your contract gives you the right to terminate immediately. Can you enforce that provision? This article explores that difficult question in clear, direct English and offers concrete suggestions for improving your IT and IP contracts and ensuring that you continue to receive the services you need, when you need them.

CONTRACTS THAT WORK! Representations, Warranties and Remedies

The project is late and over budget. The boss is concerned, the internal clients are furious. What are your options? This article lays out the legal principles in clear, insightful English and offers concrete suggestions to solve current problems and avoid them in the future.