Trademark and Copyright: Know the Difference

In the often-confusing world of intellectual property, business owners and consumers are sometimes flummoxed by minor claims. These occur when logos bear a disturbing resemblance to other logos. Perhaps a screenwriter’s script contains dialogue that is hauntingly familiar. Or new architecture bears striking similarity to older buildings the designer of which is passed away. Whether […]

The Importance of Trademarking Your Brand

In today’s world, people are more than ever freelancers. Many people realize they will probably not be at a given company for the rest of their lives. Instead, they may choose to change jobs or even start a business of their own. A career can be created out of many things including several part-time jobs. […]

How To Determine If You Need A Patent

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If you fancy yourself to be an inventor, there’s no better feeling than when you believe you have finally created something that is sure to change the world. Whether it’s a better mousetrap or a high-tech piece of industrial equipment, there will be many decisions to be made before bringing your product to market. One […]

Kickstarter 101 – Protecting Your Idea

Kickstarter brings innovation to a new level with support from others through direct funding of their ideas. Started in 2009, Kickstarter is a public Benefit Corporation, resulting in billions of dollars raised to fund new projects. It is a global crowdfunding platform where successful campaigns have been launched through fifteen categories from eight sections on […]