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5 Benefits of Franchising Your BusinessFor franchisees the benefits of franchising are obvious - an established brand and concept, ongoing support, etc. But what does the ranchisor get out of it? Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby comment.... |
Doing Business in the Arabian GulfThe United States uses about one-quarter of the world’s total energy output, but have less than five percent of the world’s population. According to statistics of the US Dept. of Energy, 19.9% of crude oil products imports to the US, during... |
Daubert Having Little Effect on Expert Witness ConsultingThe Daubert ruling of 1993 seems to have had more of an influence on the frequency and techniques that attorneys use to challenge opposing expert's testimony instead of verifying the science being used.... |
Licensed Software: the Ethical Way of Running ProgrammesComputer software is a set of programmes that help to run a computer. The software is licensed by the owner so that nobody can copy the developed application. This article focuses on the overall functioning of the licensed version of a computer... |
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Copyright InfringementCopyright infringement is defined by the jurisdiction -- the United States of America has different copyright laws than the United Kingdom, or Australia, or Russia, or even China. Because of this fact, you should first, before anything else, check... |
The Difference Between Trade Secrets And TrademarksSome people get confused between trade secrets and trademarks. A trademark is something that is publicly recognized and known as being officially associated with a particular company. In contrast a trade secret can be a much more broad definition... |
Cyber Crimes - an Overview and the MeasuresThis paper contributes an understanding of the effects of negative use of Information technology, and how far the present law in India is successful in dealing with the issue, and what way is the legal structure lagging to curb the crime. Possible... |
Benefits Of Offshore CompaniesThe prime object of setting up of an offshore company is to get maximum benefit from the economic opportunity of the company in which you are going to start your business. An offshore company, alternatively known as non resident company, offshore... |
Independent Innovation Boosts China’s Software Industryyoga Imposes Certain Disciplines for a Balanced and Contented LifeFounder Group’s laser scanning phototypesetting systems have been exported to such countries and regions as the United States and Great Britain; Evermore Software’s office software products have entered the market in Japan, North America, and... |
Unlawful Settlers on the InternetIn today’s world, the use of the internet as a medium of communication for numerous people in the entire world has become common. Internet has become the source of information, a medium of communication and a convenient and fast way to do business... |
The Best Ebay Alternative ~ Bideuphoria| Your MarketplaceThis article is about the new online auction center. BidEuphoria, Inc. Type: Online auction site Public Founded: Decatur, Georgia, USA (November 7, 2007) Headquarters: Decatur, Georgia, United States Key people: Jay Marshall, CEO Industry:... |
Nine Star Image & Its G & G Product LineA name that is certainly growing more and more in popularity in the aftermarket manufacturing side of the printing industry these days is none other than Nine Star Image.... |
5 Steps to Reduce Risk in China SourcingChina sourcing has hit the international trade very hard. It started out as a strategy which has now become a must if a company wants to compete with its contemporaries. But many companies fail to realize the need to protect itself against the risks... |
Rising Pc Adoption is Translating Into Higher Software Piracy Rates in AsiaSoftware piracy remains the scourge of many a software vendor. Through the efforts of lobbyist organizations such as the Business Software Alliance (BSA) governments in Asia are taking positive steps in reducing illegal software use both at the... |
Determining Ownership of Copyright and SoftwareA fundamental question that arises in many disputes is the most obvious - who owns the copyright in the software? Legal ownership and legal advice in most cases may be determined by reference to fundamental copyright principles.... |
Q&a: Bryan Bergeron, Archetype TechnologiesBryan Bergeron, MD, is - among many other things - a renowned consultant, systems designer, academic, innovator and author of numerous influential works including Essentials of Shared Services (2002). Bryan holds a teaching position at Harvard... |
How To Profit From Your Great Idea!3 Critical Steps to Take Your Idea from Concept to Cash Flow... |
Bakers Delight Vs Bakers Delight Lies: the Future of Free Speech on the InternetA classic “David and Goliath” battle between Bakers Delight and Bakers Delight Lies, finally comes to an end. The WIPO decision in favour of Bakers Delight Lies sends a strong message to big business who have traditionally used the vast... |
How To Protect What You Create With A CopyrightIn 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... |
Fireballs From Cyberspace – Staying Out of Trouble in Software Development and Technology ContractsIn the famous words of Marvin the Martian, “Oh, drat these computers; they’re so naughty and complex, I could pinch them”. Things may have moved on in the industry since then, but it is a regular occurrence that software developers’... |
Internet Piracy of the Nations: Piracy Law Treaty NegotiationsInternet piracy easily crosses international boundaries. International and national piracy law continues to reach across international boundaries to protect the financial interests of the creative originators and balance the freedom of the... |
Why Outsourcing to Vietnam is a Sound Business Decision1. Overview This document lays out the business case for meeting your company’s software development needs by outsourcing to Vietnam. It first outlines factors to consider in deciding which offshore locations to outsource to. Then it considers... |
Q&a: Oscar Sañez, Ceo, Business Processing Association of the PhilippinesMeet the Philippines: SSON gets the lowdown from the BPA/P CEO on the current state of outsourcing to the Philippines, and what's around the corner for this sourcing hot spot.... |
Why Outsourcing to Vietnam is a Sound Business Decision?This document lays out the business case for meeting your company’s software development needs by outsourcing to Vietnam. It first outlines factors to consider in deciding which offshore locations to outsource to. Then it considers those factors... |
Patenting of Software- an InsightSoftware patents refer to patents that could be granted on products or processes (including methods) which include or may include software as a significant or at least necessary part of their implementation, i.e. the form in which they are put in... |
Starting a Franchise - 10 Important Steps to RememberOnce you have mastered these tasks, you may reach the point where you would like to expand your current business. You can always hire additional employees, market more aggressively or expand your current product line. However, there is another very... |
What Any Decision Maker Needs to Know About Patent ProtectionThis paper explains the basic information a decision maker needs to know regarding patents. There are certain concepts the understanding of which is a prerequisite for this topic.... |
What’s in Your Portfolio?A technology company’s strength and viability cannot be fully assessed without a close look at its intellectual property assets. F. Jason Far-hadian of Century IP Group (www.centuryip.com) explains why a well-balanced IP portfolio is so important... |
Trademark Registration in JapanUnder Japan's Trademark Law, trademarks can be registered even if they are not in use at the time under the first-to-file rule. However, if a trademark is not used at all within a period of three years following registration, an interested third... |
Exporting Requires Formal AgreementsYou must have a concrete plan to protect yourself prior to tackling international markets. Without the proper legal agreement in place with the entity representing you in a foreign market, or without the proper registration of your intellectual... |
What Do I Include In a Licensing Agreement?An Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement is a written, legally binding contract effectuating an agreement between an owner of intellectual property ("Licensor") and a party wishing to use that intellectual property for a particular purpose... |
Real Estate Solution and Best Property DealIndia is the "most preferred" destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) such as joint ventures and Real Estate investments and New Delhi being its capital is the best place to invest.... |
The Intellectual DevotionalDaily Devotionals have long been a favored tool of those looking for a regular dose of spiritual growth. Bedside volumes, read upon waking in the morning or before retiring at night, Devotionals consist of 365 exercises in learning and... |
Trademark and Patent Registration in Dominican Republic,New legislature on Intellectual Property (law 20-00 of May 2000 on industrial property and 65-00 of August 2000 on copyrights) has been enacted in order to comply with provisions of agreement signed by countries with the World Trade Organization... |
Benefits of Investment in Indian Real Estate MarketReal estate investment comprises more return on investment and that is the reason why most of the people negotiate the real estate investing contract very quickly. The real estate sector in India is attracting huge investments. Private equity... |
The Intellectual Contributions of Ayn RandABSTRACT It is our belief that the study of Rand and her works will lead ethical leaders to reflect on their own personal philosophy of life. It is also our belief that one must first know what he/she believes before he/she can ethically lead... |
Delhi is One of the Hottest Destinations for Investment in Residential and Commercial Properties in IndiaIndia is not only the "most preferred" destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) such as joint ventures and Real Estate... |
The Role of TrademarksOnce you start conducting business, you are going to start running into the topic of intellectual property and trademarks. Understanding the role of a trademark will help you grasp why they are important. A trademark is a unique form of... |
Marketing And Copyright Lessons From The DeadNo matter how much inventory you have, or how large your customer base, the viability of your business depends on the flow of your thinking, your creativity, your presence. What do you do when someone steals your hard work? Send a thank-you note.... |
Trade Mark Law in India & Its Violation – an Analytical StudyThis article attempts and aims to provide the readers with a basic and fundamental concept of Trade Mark, its infringement, rights & remedies of a trade mark owner and subsequent Law in India. It also throws light on the scope of foreign investors... |
Patenting System - a Historic PerspectiveNews items flooding from our daily information sources on patents, company law suits, intellectual property rights, and the like would make one believe that the system of patenting is quite young. On the contrary, history of patenting dates back to... |
A Brief Overview on the Israeli Patent PracticeIsrael’s legal system, particularly comprising Intellectual Property laws, has an excellent reputation. The article describes some aspects of the Israeli patent practice.... |
Keys to Drafting Enforceable IP Assignment AgreementsAn Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement is a written and enforceable contract effectuating an assignment of intellectual property rights from an "Assignor", the owner of the rights, to an "Assignee", the purchaser of the rights, in exchange... |
How to Know When Selling your Business is the Right DecisionThis article deals with identifying the stages where you can maximize the profit generated by selling your business. The three stages where a business owner will get the most money for his business are covered in detail in this article. In addition,... |
Having The Right Business PlanHaving the Right Business Plan saves time, money, and perhaps your organization When your business is starting up, you are busier than a one-armed paperhanger. You do many tasks yourself, you make-do with limited equipment and office space; you may... |
How to Choose the Right Law Firm for Your Small BusinessThis article provides small business owners with criteria to consider in selecting the right law firm for their particular needs.... |
Digital Rights Management – Companies and ControversiesImmense development experienced by Information technology in the last two decades has not been a blessing without curses. On the one hand digital technologies have reached new heights while on the other hand hacking, stealing of intellectual... |
Steps to Select the Right Outsourcing VendorThe process of selecting an outsourcing vendor implies a complex multistage process to evaluate not only what the provider can do, but also the way it’s done. If your project ends up in the wrong hands, it could endanger all your great plans for... |
Securing Your Rights With Digital Rights ManagementInformation technology has improved by leaps and bounds over the years providing people across the globe with multiple options to manage and handle their information and data online. However like any other field the Web is also prone to theft and... |
Franchise it With Astreem - Learn How to Franchise Your Business the Right WaySingapore, 20th June 2008 – The overwhelming success of a famous local bakery store in Singapore that has expanded in 9 other countries resulted from a single branch that only started 8 years ago. You can find 7-11 stores in almost every corner of... |
Trial Attorneys: Advocates of Human RightsAn attorney or lawyer is someone who is learned in the law, someone who is licensed to practice law. And those that are specialized in trying cases in court are the trial attorneys.... |
What is the Power of Ebook Reprint RightsI wrote my latest e-book “The Seven Fatal Mistakes That Almost Every Business Owner Makes on Their Web Site” as a lead-generation tool to get new subscribers to my e-zine. I decided to promote it a different way. It’s different from... |
Exploring Into Franchise Opportunities at Franchise it - Learn How to Franchise Your Business the Right Way With Astreem’s Business ConsultantsThe overwhelming success of a famous local bakery store in Singapore that has expanded in 9 other countries resulted from a single branch that only started 8 years ago. You can find 7-11 stores in almost every corner of the streets locally and... |
Web Advertising Advice - What Is Private Label Rights Content?For those that are new to the internet and trying to make a living with its use, private label rights content is a subject that needs investigating. Through the use of search engines, the explanation of just exactly what private label rights content... |
Digital Rights Management: Software Piracy Is Killing The IndustryWhat would you say if you were told that you were losing thousands upon thousands of dollars on a piece of software that you have created and are trying to make a profit off of? Well, it is the truth. Software piracy is a problem that has brought... |
Tropical Islands of the South Pacific Ripped OffWithout help, the indigenous people of the tropical island nations of the South Pacific, will be left bereft, through the ruthless breaching of Intellectual Property Rights, which do not protect the people from blatant rip offs. Their tropical... |
Leveraging Through Software PatentsAmong companies with patent portfolios, it is a very common practice for one company to offer to cross-license one or more patents of its own when accused of infringing a patent belonging to another company. Through this practice, the patent assets... |
Get Patents & Reap BenefitsTHIS ARTICLE PROVIDES A BROAD IDEA OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & DEALTS DEEPLY WITH PATENT SYSTEM IN INDIA.IT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PREVALING LAW & PRACTICE IN INDIA.IT TELLS THE VARIOUS FACILITES PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO... |
Indian Pharma Industry: Riding the Barometer of SuccessAs the Indian Pharma Industry grows and more and bigger players gear up to bring global blockbusters in the Indian market, the competition is definitely going to heat up. Many of these MNCs are collaborating with Indian companies, which often offer... |
Patents and Ethics in the Pharmaceutical IndustryThis paper is concerned with the impacts of strict patents in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) Agreement. It discusses the historical and current policy context, to better... |
What In The Heck Are Private Label Rights?When entering the Internet marketing world, you're bound to come across the term "private label rights." So, what does it mean? When you're talking rights, it's usually in regard to articles, software, ebooks, etc. which are intellectual property.... |
Are Resale Rights Products Profitable?Are Resale Rights Products Profitable? Whoever claimed that poor people would profit in the internet era, was absolutely right. Nowadays, almost all households around the world are connected to the information superhig...... |
Information Rights Management (irm) Company, Erm Solutions ProviderSeclore is an Information Rights Management (IRM) company that provides Information Security Management Solutions for persistent end-to-end Information Protection for Secure outsourcing, distributed document usage control and information security.... |
Right and Wrong - a Matter of ContextWe would like it if right and wrong could be determined by simple rules, but they cannot.... |
What Is Private Label RightsPrivate label rights, if only you know its significance and able to manipulate it, can generate earnings that you have been dreaming for a long time--a big money! Why? It is simply because, articles with private label right are for sale wherever,... |
Knowing Private Label Rights BetterAnswering this question what are private rights labels can put you in puzzle. Private label rights is being used to, virtually, any document of intellectual property.... |
Benefits of Resell And/Or Reprint RightsInternet marketing ebooks and other material can help entrepreneurs such as writers and software developers earn more money from the work they do. Combining internet marketing with the power of resell rights and reprint rights further increases that... |
The Statutory Right of Publicity for Deceased Celebrities in California and the Impact of Sb 771When Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 771 into law on October 10, 2007, it marked the latest chapter in the continuing saga of publicity rights in California. California’s evolving law on the right of publicity is widely viewed as... |
Waiver of Moral RightsMoral rights stand for what are termed as “Author’s Special Rights”. Founded on Article 6bis of the Berne Convention, moral rights protect attribution and integrity. The legislation of different countries varies on author’s power to waive... |
Relevant Taxes and Fees When Buying a Property in BulgariaBuying and owning a property in Bulgaria is associated with paying relevant taxes just like when buying a property in any other country.... |
How to Profit From Intellectual Assets you May not Know you HaveThe stuff of copyrights, trademarks and licensing agreements, long the domain of the biggest corporations, can prove just as profitable for small firms who learn how to protect and promote "intellectual" assets that may be as close at hand... |
Starting an Internet Business - Get the Basics RightMany aspiring online entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the vast cyber market that has been created by the advent of the internet. Whilst, innovative entrepreneurs have discovered a wealth of opportunities to be converted into viable... |
Six Great Ways To Make Money With Private Label RightsWhat are private label rights? These are rights that a person gains to a particular product. What is the difference between private label rights and product resell rights? With product resell rights, a person obtains the right to resell the product... |
Implementing Intellectual Asset Management Program for the EnterpriseIntellectual asset management is a structured and disciplined approach for turning ideas and knowledge into intellectual property and revenues. Implementing successful intellectual asset management (IAM) processes requires five fundamental pieces... |
Legalities: Business on the Right Side of the LawBusiness on the right side of the law... |
Dubai Internet City - A Dubai Property Development GuideThe UAE's answer to Silicon Valley, Dubai Internet City (DIC) has earned itself a prestigious place in history as the world's first complete Information Technology and Telecommunications center to be constructed inside a free trade zone. The Vision... |
Real Estate Property Listing IndiaIndia is one such country that hosts varied culture and various religions. And due to its vast geographic expanse, India hosts an enormous scope for the real estate. This is the reason why many people buying and selling properties simply go for real... |
Property Investment Seminars- Wealth Building Through Real EstateProperty investment seminars will train you, how to invest in properties? Which thing should be checked out and many more.... |
PropertyProperty investment is an ideal option if a person wants to expand his/her financial assets. The owner has the prerogative of updating the property as per his own wishes whilst having the exclusive right to use it whenever he wants for his own... |
Understanding The Law....intellectual Property LawThe following Q&A's have been provided to help you better understand Intellectual Property Law. Q. I am in the retail clothing business and bought some stock from a number of manufacturers. Subsequently I was approached by solicitors from a... |
Intellectual Property: Why "borrowing" Web Content is a Really Bad IdeaThere's some graphics or content (or even website legal documents) on the web that you like... there's no copyright notice associated with it. You'd like to take it and incorporate it into your site, right? It's so tempting, but DON'T do it! Here's... |
Intellectual Property And Estate TaxesA person's intellectual property, especially copyrights, make a lot of difference while estimating the estate taxes. It is necessary to know the value of all the assets including the intellectual property to be able to find out the value of the... |
Understanding Patent Infringement and Intellectual PropertyUnderstanding patent infringement also means understanding intellectual property. Obviously, the material inside my head, my thoughts, my feelings, and the brain activity that makes me who I am is mine.... |
Intellectual Property Protection Issues in OutsourcingThe article features compilation of practical measures for dealing with intellectual property issues, ensuring data security and avoiding loss of business knowledge when working with outsourcing vendors.... |
Intellectual Property (ip) 101What you need to know about Intellectual Property... |
Your Intellectual Property Deserves Iron-clad Security From Your OutsourcerToday companies must employ safeguards across the entire enterprise to ensure that intellectual property is secure. As outsourcing vendors are increasingly being entrusted with a company’s intellectual property in order to leverage cost savings... |
Reducing Damages Awards: Mitigation of Loss in Contractual and Intellectual Property ClaimsAfter determination of liability in a contract claim, legal proceedings move on to the quantum of damages that will be ordered to be paid to the successful claimant. Firstly, the sum of compensation to be paid to the claimant is limited to the loss... |
Intellectual Property and Patents for SaleThe intellectual property (IP) is a grouping of related concepts that cover a certain area or domain. It can be related to names, inventions, written materials and recorded media.... |
Are you Looking for Selling or Buying Software Intellectual Properties? (ip)Software developers who spend their sleepless nights catching deadlines while re-inventing the wheel, there’s good news—a ‘super market’ where software modules, codecs or patents can be licensed, bought and sold... |
Intellectual Property AgreementAn Intellectual Property Agreement ("IP Agreement"), also called an Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement or Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement, consummates and formalizes an agreement between two companies for the purchase and sale of... |
Intellectual Property Protection PrimerProperty Protection Primer... |
Intellectual Property Laws are Becoming Harder to Enforce, and Easier to AvoidBittorrent Tracker ThePirateBay, has recently declared that it will be looking for a new country to operate out of. However, the news here is that ThePirateBay has elected to buy their own country instead of finding one with relaxed copyright laws.... |
Intellectual Property Laws in the Kingdom of ThailandIntellectual property is one of the major types of capital assets. It is usually the result of a human brain's intellect. It can be either tangible or intangible. Idea, process, and theory are some of the most popular forms of intangible category.... |
Intellectual Property Protection In ChinaIf imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery, then the Chinese can be very sincere flatterers indeed.... |
What Everyone Should Know About Intellectual PropertyIntellectual property (IP) is a catch-all term that covers creations of the mind, or intellect, that are both commercial and artistic in nature.... |
Intellectual Property Law - Six Ways to Protect Your Intellectual PropertyAn idea might be a dime a dozen, but the right property protected idea can be worth millions to you and your business. Ideas are the core of many new businesses. When you get new ideas,... |
What are Intellectual Property Assignment and License Agreements?Intellectual Property Assignment and License Agreements are hard to say, let alone actually comprehend. This article breaks these agreements down into plain English and points out some key provisions you want to make sure are addressed. Check this... |
Intellectual Property- Its Meaning and Development in IndiaIntellectual Property Rights (IPR) is the privileges given to the owners of works that are created with the help of individual intelligence. These creations can be in the business, technical, fictional and arty domains and can have various forms... |
Industrial Espionage and Mini Spy Cameras: The Loss of Intellectual Property RightsYou know you have seen many Hollywood glorifications of spies when you start thinking that all spies, both reel and real, have only noble intentions in committing industrial espionage. Add in impressive mini spy cameras and other gadgets, and... |
Settlement of UK Intellectual Property Disputes: Part 36 CprWhen a person innocently infriges intellectual property rights, the innocent infringer may make a Part 36 offer in UK pursuant to the Civil procedure Rules to maximise the prospects of avoiding litigation by the intellectual property rights owner.... |
Implied Licenses and Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in the United KingdomIn Robin Ray v Classic FM, the English High Court held that a contractor providing services owns the intellectual property in the materials created for the client. The decision is a useful guide to contractors as it is one of the leading cases in... |
Jump on your Intellectual Property RightsAdvice for startup business protecting their intellectual property rights... |