Archive for the 'Intellectual Property' Category

Importing Goods From Abroad Can Infringe On The Intellectual Property Rights of Others

I recently received a call from a client who complained that the MP3 players they imported from China were seized and confiscate by the Custom Service at the United States border. The reason for the seizure and forfeiture, I was told, was that the MP3 players had software downloaded in the devices and the […]

Five Reasons You Should Hire a Washington Art Lawyer

Are you a Washington artist that is just starting to get into the business of selling your work? One of the first things that you should do is hire a Washington art lawyer to help represent your interests. It can be hard work getting a business set up to sell your art, especially if you […]

This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires

Have you ever come up with what you believed to be a great idea? Have you researched that idea and realised that there is actually a hole in the market that doesn’t cover your idea? One day, you are going to put that idea into practice properly and become a millionaire from it - just […]

Invention Company Scams And How To Avoid Them

Guess what? The federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that over $100,000,000 is being scammed by fraudulent Invention Marketing and Invention Patent Companies on consumers annually. That’s $100,000,000 of your money.
The main reason there is such a problem is due to the fact that the general public is not aware of the problem until it is […]

Non-Disclosure Agreements and Their Importance in Development of New Ideas

A non-disclosure agreement is made between two parties when they agree that one or both parties will not reveal specific information that is considered to be confidential by the disclosing party. Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements are commonly used to enforce obligations of confidentiality on a party that is receiving information or material from a disclosing […]

How To Protect What You Create With A Copyright

In the United States there are millions of people every year who create original music, research, or write books and other forms of creative expression. These are covered by the term intellectual property and are given protection under copyright laws. If you are a publisher, writer, or editor it is crucial that you are knowledgeable […]