Business Entity Mistakes ?Criminal Conduct and Independence
in this age of information, most small business owners understand they need the protection provided by a corporation or limited liability company. such protection, however, can be lost though certain ......
Background Check: For Good or Ill?
many jobs and credit applications require a background check. people’s reactions to this requirement vary. i’ve been in employment offices where individuals adamantly refused to give out some of their p......
Accident Compensation in the UK: The Basics
life is not always a smooth sailing. sudden unfortunate accidents do occur at times. one cannot do much to completely avoid the accidents. the pain and suffering that it brings along with it can leave......
How to Choose a Lawyer: Referral Attorneys
when selecting an attorney, there are a number of important factors to consider. this article focuses on one: is the attorney you have contacted a referral attorney? referral attorneys are attorneys w......
Business Entities ?Filings With The State
nearly all small businesses should form entities to limit their exposure to civil liability in the form of lawsuits. in forming an entity, certain documents have to be filed with the state in question......
How to Get a Patent for Your Idea
do you have a great new idea? are you an aspiring new inventor? are you scared someone might try to steal your idea or invention? are you wondering if your idea or invention is even new? would you......
Cyberspace Lay for Non Lawyers: Property Rights
intellectual property: intellectual property rights (iprs) refer to a set of proprietary rights enforceable by law or doctrine, that define possession of both physical and cognitive expressions o......
Trademarks in India: Law & Procedure
legislation the indian law of trademarks is enshrined in the trade marks act, 1999. the act seeks to provide for the registration of trademarks relating to goods and services in india. the rights ......
IT - Negotiating Certain Terms in IT Contracts
in vogon international limited v the serious fraud office [2005], a dispute arose in relation to the interpretation of the payment terms in the contract between the parties. the serious fraud offi......
Intellectual Property Law- Patents ?Assignment of Patents
in the case of qr sciences ltd v btg international ltd [2005], the defendant company, btg, (a purchaser of intellectual property and technology rights, particularly patents) granted an exclusive licen......