On Wednesday, news broke of Google finally receiving a patent for their ?graphical user interface. ? The patent, five years in the making, puzzled just about everyone; how could something so simple require a patent? A day earlier, stories swirled of a popular Apple app developer who had his application rejected by the company because [...]
A very important question arises in the early stages of
development of a web site – what would be the most appropriate
domain name? Domain names are representative of the address for
a web site, and there is a rising trend of incidents of disputes
over domain name registration with increased usage of Internet.
There are numerous factors that have [...]
For many artists, designers, and inventors, the copyright registration process is just as hard as coming up with a great idea that will appeal to the masses. Imagine spending years developing new computer software, and then having to fill out lots of paper work just to make sure no one else steals your work. [...]
The principle that the work one has created belongs to the creator and should be controlled by them is a global concept. This principle is encoded in Copyright law. Copyright Law is the key element upon which intellectual property rights are created and it is from these property rights that musicians, composers, artists [...]
Copyright information is generally available on every single product that exists. In fact, if a product is not copyrighted, many of us feel wary about using it as we doubt its safety and quality. This is exactly why we should all respect the sanctity of copyright laws and preserve that very sanctity by [...]
Patents and copyright laws give the inventor the exclusive rights to the invention. No one else can produce the invention for a set period of time under patent and copyright law. Patents and copyright laws are set up to protect inventors. The law on patents can be found in the United States [...]
Copyright management involves insuring that your copyright is continually updated and reviewed in order to escape legal loopholes that may permit certain individuals or businesses form profiting at your expense. Copyright management also involves monitoring all the avenues in which your intellectual property could potentially be exploited and insuring that it does not happen. [...]
?This precedent setting ruling by Judge Neil V. Wake will provide the legal foundation for the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to more aggressively stop individuals from distributing unauthorized copyrighted music over Peer-to-Peer networks,? said CEO & Chairman Safwat Fahmy SafeMedia Corp. , Boca Raton, Fl.
?This landmark case means that anyone who [...]
The US Copyright Law grants rights to individuals for the works they create. The US Copyright Act of 1790 has changed over the years. The current basis of US copyright law is based on the Copyright Act of 1976. US copyright law is relatively automatic. Once someone has an idea and [...]
Our litigation attorneys pursue intellectual property disputes in the United States, China, and throughout the world. They represent patent holders, trademark owners, and other businesses in lawsuits at home and abroad Intellectual property is extremely difficult to create. On the Internet, however, theft of copyrighted material and trademark infringement is as simple as [...]