Cloud Computing Law

The intellectual property transfer market is now estimated to be worth over $100 billion. If you have a new idea, a patent or an invention, you may be able to license it or sell it for millions of dollars. Many Fortune 500 companies are now making their intellectual property available for sale or licensing at new online intellectual-property exchanges. These companies are trying to maximize their return on research and development investment and generate a new source of revenue by licensing ...
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Though the countries in transition are far from being an homogeneous lot, there are a few denominators common to their Internet experience hitherto: 1. Internet invasion The penetration of the Internet in the countries in transition varies from country to country - but is still very low even by European standards, not to mention by American ones. This had to do with the lack of infrastructure, the prohibitive cost of services, an extortionist pricing structure, computer illiteracy and luddism ...
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I had petitioned the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) requesting a 'suo motu' action against the grant of Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Tirupati Laddu immediately after the dismissal of Mohanraj's petitition by Madras High Court. The petition sought if general public had recourse to IPAB in the form of 'public interest petition', as they were not 'aggrieved persons' or 'persons interested' per se. I received a reply from IPAB yesterday. Reply letter DY. ...
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Although having bright ideas to change the way we do things is an old concept, protecting these ideas is relatively new. The phrase 'intellectual property' was not created until the 19th century, the idea of legal copyright however dates back to 1710 (the Statute of Anne) and the idea of patenting dates back to 1623.The concept of intellectual property law is to enable an individual to create something and reap the benefits from this creation, this therefore encourages others to ...
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SEARCH ENGINE COPYWRITING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS TO CONTENT WRITING FOR SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION Copywriting is an art of writing information for various forms of media. It has evolved through time from its early forms in books, magazines and newspapers, Copywriting has again transcended from its usual form and practices into the new internet era; Copywriting as utilized by the Search Engine Optimization business is also known as Internet Content Writing, Web Content Writing, ...
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We have all had that Eureka moment when we think we have thought of something new. Sometimes we think there may even be a viable business behind it. So how do you go about protecting that idea, particularly if it is so fundamental and integral to the success of your business model? Ask yourself a few questions: Can I protect it so that my competitors cannot copy me? How practical is it to do so? How much will it cost me? Can I enforce it? Is it really that unique? Would I be better off just ...
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Copyright protection is a very hot topic nowadays. It seems like every time we browse a newspaper there is another article about it. Turn on the television and a famous Actor/Actress or Musician is talking about the importance of it. From Napster and file sharing controversies to famous movie infringement cases, copyright is everywhere. In this article we will define copyright at its simplest, look at the reasons why creative people would copyright something, list work types that can ...
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Trademark registration system in India 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 granted under the Act, are operative in the whole of india. What is a Trademark A TRADEMARK is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs is used in the course of trade which identifies and distinguishes the source of ...
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Legal issues and problems are stressful, complex and inevitable. If you get wrapped up in legal issues, it sometimes helps to understand the lingo being bandied about. Legal Terms Contract: An agreement between two or more parties in which each party agrees to provide something in exchange for the other party doing the same. Typically, one party provides money while the other provides a service or product. Contracts can be oral or written, but oral contracts are difficult to enforce. ...
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The legal protection known has 'copyright' has come front and center over the past few years with major legal rulings regarding peer-to-peer networks on the Internet. Copyright protection, however, can be a confusing area of the law. This article details what can and cannot be protected by copyright. Copyright Protection? - Yes Copyright protects "original works of authorship" in a tangible, fixed form of expression. The material does need to be directly perceptible as long as it can be ...
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PCT is the acronym of Patent Cooperation Treaty. It is a sister Treaty of the Paris Convention administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The PCT facilitates filing of patent applications under a single umbrella and provides for simplified procedure for the search and examination of such applications. There are now over 125 signatory countries to PCT. From December 7, 1998, India is a member of the Paris Convention. The PCT system is a very popular method of ...
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California is a notoriously bad state to do business in. Regulations, worker's compensation and tax issues overwhelm companies. Seeking relief, many incorporate in Nevada. Unless done carefully, this decision can lead to disaster. Doing Business - Jurisdiction Jurisdiction is a legal term used to define who has authority over something. Applied to this article, the term refers to the issue of which state has the right to regulate a business. In California, the issue boils down to whether you ...
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Oftentimes, you may have a need to set up a 'joint venture' with a third party. These collaborative businesses can be extremely profitable for all parties involved, but you must ensure on the way in to such an agreement that you have done your due diligence, and that everyone understands exactly what the terms and conditions of the venture are. For this reason, we here at www.lawyersbench.com have put together a quick 15 point checklist that will help you determine that you have all the bases ...
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Patent attorneys are professionally licensed attorneys who are allowed to stand before and operate within the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Contrasting, Patent Agents are not necessarily lawyers, but are allowed to practice within these same offices. Many agents come from different backgrounds, not necessarily law. To be clear, a skilled patent attorney or agent doesn't necessarily work on trademark issues. In fact, patents and trademarks are detached unities of the same ...
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Many small and medium sized companies that engage in OEM manufacturing/outsourcing in China fail to take the steps necessary to protect themselves. When problems arise, they can do little or nothing to protect themselves because they have no legal basis for protection. The fact is that outsourcing disputes must be resolved in China, under the Chinese legal system. The Chinese legal system has improved greatly over the past ten years and taking a few basic legal steps can greatly reduce your ...
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