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In many cases, SLAPP laws seek to silence people's rights to free speech. That is why states have put anti-SLAPP laws into place. Despite this backlash against such legislation, there are still SLAPP cases coming to court. The American Bar Association explains such...
As a California entrepreneur, it may benefit you to trademark, copyright or patent a product or technology that makes your business unique and gives it a leg up on the competition. There are a number of different methods you might use to protect your intellectual...
Holding a copyright gives you exclusive rights to use the work. However, there is an exception. The U.S. Copyright Office explains the doctrine of fair use allows limited access to your copyrighted material by others. It helps to encourage expression and creativity...
A company's intellectual property helps to set it apart from the competitors within its sector. Thus, ensuring that such property remains protected from unauthorized use and infringement should rank among a business' top priorities. Fortunately (as many likely already...
Whether you are an artist, an author, a composer, an electronic game developer or any other type of creative person, the works you create are your intellectual property, meaning that you created them from scratch. As such, you want to protect them from infringement by...
Intangible property in the business world comes under the scope of intellectual property. Though trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets are often illegally pursued for re-appropriation purposes, ideas play an important role in the success of your business....
If you own a restaurant, you expect your customers to visit you for your tasty creations. Still, according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are nearly 25,000 dining establishments in Los Angeles County alone. Eventually, you may...
Do you have an invention, a symbol, a software code or even a client list that you worry might fall into the wrong hands? Competition is fierce in the business world and if you serve or intend to serve a global clientele, you must protect your intellectual property...
Succeeding in business nowadays can be daunting. After all, not only must you compete with brick-and-mortar outfits, but you also need to do better than online retailers. To win new customers and retain existing ones, you should become familiar with the rule of seven....
The rapidly evolving world of social media and a constantly growing online marketplace have made it more challenging than ever for business owners to monitor and react to potential instances of trademark infringement. However, failing to be vigilant about policing...
