Intellectual Property White Papers
Why Patent An Idea
by Mansour Ahmadshahi
Statistics say that for every idea that you have, 200 people world wide would have the thought of the same idea! So that puts an end to the myth of originality. In such circumstances its always advisable to put your idea in record in your name. read more...
Understanding Copyright
by John V. W. Howe
When you create original content, it is automatically copyrighted, but you should know about copyrights and how to specifically mark your work. Also, establishing the date of creation is very important. read more...
Do You Need a Trademark?
by Elias Stassinos
Here's what you need to know about trademarks.
Even though all starting businesses need one or more business licenses and tax ids before legally starting business operations, another consideration when starting a business is the trademark of the business name, product or service. read more...
Understanding Fair Use Rights
by Rose DesRochers
What is copyright? Copyright is defined as "The legal protection given to authors which protects them against unauthorized copying of their work." Copyright infringement is defined as "a violation of the rights secured by a copyright." read more...
DIY Domain Name Disputes: Expert Tips
by Hagit Ben-Artzi
This is a distillation of the wisdom acquired through years of involvement in domain name dispute proceedings. It won't make a hopeless case winnable, but it might stop you from making a strong case un-winnable. read more...
