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Inc. December 1, 2009 |
How to Protect Your Trade Secrets If you invent something potentially valuable, you may very well want to invest in obtaining a patent. But most companies haven't invented anything -- and yet they still own intellectual property that needs protection. |
Entrepreneur June 2007 |
In the Know Find out all you can about patents, trademarks and copyrights now - your business will thank you later. |
AskMen.com October 15, 2000 Luis Rodrigues |
Divorce Planning: Limit The Financial Sting It is never easy for a man to deal with a failed marriage. It is a time where emotions run very high while important financial decisions need to be made: a lethal combination... |
AskMen.com Michael Hirsch |
How To: Create A Prenuptial Agreement If you're planning to get married, a prenuptial agreement is a good idea. Most guys don't know that a prenuptial agreement specifies what happens to joint martial assets, not only in the case of divorce, but in the event of death as well. |
AskMen.com Aaron Broverman |
How To: Protect An Idea While the majority of ideas have already been thought of, if yours is unique, here are some tips to protect them and reap the benefits. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
Your Guide To Hiring A Lawyer Whether you're buying a new car or hiring a general contractor, consumer advocates will always give the same advice: shop around. The same can be said for hiring a lawyer. |
Inc. September 2003 Bobbie Gossage |
Opening the Kimono How much should you reveal when negotiating with potential partners? Here's how to "open the kimono" now -- without feeling taken advantage of later. |
Bank Technology News July 2008 Glen Fest |
IP Practices Core to Patent Strategy John Cronin, managing director of ipCapital Group, but best known as the founder of IBM's "Patent Factory," says banks themselves are to blame for their patent predicament. |
Entrepreneur June 2007 Marc Diener |
Top Secret Confidential data should be handled with care. |
Inc. December 2004 Mark Obbie |
Learn To Love Your Lawyer When it comes to attorneys, even the smartest business owners screw up. It doesn't have to be that way -- if you follow a plan for managing your lawyer. |
Entrepreneur November 2004 Marc Diener |
Just Zip It A confidentiality agreement can give your business the upper hand. |
CIO August 15, 2005 Ben Worthen |
Patent Law Changes Pending A law changing the basis for awarding patents from the party that can prove they invented something first to the party that applied for the patent first has wide, bipartisan support. Companies would have to act quickly to protect inventions. |
CIO August 1, 2003 Radcliffe & Rosen |
Patent, Copyright and Trade Secret -- What's the Difference? - The intellectual property in software can be protected three ways: patents, copyrights and trade secrets. |
InternetNews March 10, 2005 Susan Kuchinskas |
Mr. Smith Went to Washington For Patent Reform Microsoft General Counsel Brad Smith calls for patent reform at the American Enterprise Institute. |
Entrepreneur August 2006 Jane Easter Bahls |
That's My Lawyer Is it OK to share a lawyer with a close competitor? |
InternetNews April 28, 2010 |
Microsoft, HTC Widen Patent Agreement In expanded patent agreement, Microsoft will provide patent coverage for its intellectual property in use in HTC's Android phones. |
IndustryWeek October 1, 2007 Jill Jusko |
Patent Protection Your valuable intellectual property requires keen oversight. To help keep it safe, consider these actions. |
Information Today June 14, 2010 George H. Pike |
U.S. Patent Office and Google to Provide Free Bulk Patent and Trademark Data On June 2, 2010, the United States Patent and Trademark Office announced an agreement to make more than 10 terabytes of bulk electronic patent and trademark data available through Google. |
AskMen.com March 19, 2003 Steve Richer |
How To: Patent An Invention Investors will not do business with you until you have that precious little number that guarantees that you own the rights to the invention. Read on to see how you can obtain a patent. |
AskMen.com Karin Eldor |
Hiring An Interior Designer Whether you want to redo your bachelor pad or are moving into a new house that requires major renovations, you know when it's time to call in an expert. This is one of those times. |
IEEE Spectrum August 2005 Ben Klemens |
New Legal Code Copyrights should replace software patents. |
AskMen.com August 5, 2001 Liz Wertman |
How To Divorce Like You Are Buying A TV By preparing, you will be able to make informed decisions that will put you in control of your divorce. You will be in a position to negotiate with your spouse and your lawyer with self-confidence... |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Dave Mock |
The Lowdown on Patent Shakedowns The business of extorting license fees for patents can be very lucrative -- and damaging. It is important for investors to understand how the companies they own utilize and protect their inventions -- and what approach management has taken to deal with intellectual property disputes. |
Inc. December 2003 |
The Walking Time Bomb How to defuse an abusive business partner... making the decision to buy rather than rent... |
Information Today September 15, 2011 George H. Pike |
Congress Enacts Patent Reform Legislation In what is being described as the most substantial overhaul of U.S. patent law in nearly 60 years, Congress passed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, patent reform legislation that has been years in the making. |
Financial Advisor October 2006 Michael Brier |
Patently Foolish? Allowing financial firms to patent tax strategies may mean you and your clients have to foot the bill. |
Popular Mechanics December 9, 2009 Erik Sofge |
Inventors Slam Patent Reform Effort Some of America's most prolific inventors say the changes in patent law could seriously impair the culture of innovation that has long driven prosperity in this country. |