Patent laws have not changed much since 1952. It appears that Congress is ready to try and change that, though. The Associated Press reports that the Senate is taking charge with the Patent Reform Act. It will overhaul a 1952 law, and and help bring the system in line for the 21st century. Congress has […]
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As we prepare to pay the federal government their share of our business income, now is a good time to look at some of the tax breaks that are available. Portfolio.com takes a look at the Small Business Jobs Act that was passed in September of last year, and how you can take advantage of
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I has only four ingredients: alcohol, caffeine, guarana and taurine. It comes in a multitude of flavors, and it’s now under fire by critics. Four Loko is an alcoholic energy drink that was created by Ohio State graduates, Chris Hunter, Jason Freeman and Jeff Wright. Inspired by their time in school, they decided to fill
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More than three decades after Clemens Franek moved to Los Angeles and teamed up with aspiring actor Woody Harrelson to sell beach towels whose circular shape helped beachgoers tan evenly, a Chicago appeals court has said the invention can’t be trademarked, reports The Chicago Tribune. Millions of dollars worth of the “most radical beach fashion
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According to Mashable.com, while most law firms, big and small, tend to err on the traditional side, social media has created new opportunities for attorneys to flourish as thought leaders and entrepreneurs. A recent survey from communications consultancy Greentarget notes that, “While the more traditional marketing channels for law firm credentialing continue to dominate …
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CNNMoney reports that for better or worse, new laws that take effect on Monday are poised to curb the proliferation of credit cards on college campuses, making it tougher for students to get credit cards. Last May, Congress decided to crack down on credit card companies and passed a law ushering in sweeping changes for
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IPWatchdog: Over the years I have received quite a number of e-mail inquiries and telephone calls from inventors who are looking for information and advice, perhaps even representation. 1. If you want to do business with a professional you need to be and act professional. Set up an appointment, speak with an assistant and go
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Columbus Business First: Jessica Waldegar is an artist by training, but she can also do the math on a new federal law she fears could put an end to her handmade baby products business. A law passed by Congress in August bans lead and phthalates in toys and mandates that children’s products, including clothing, undergo
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KSN.com: In just days a new federal law goes into effect, which will virtually shut down the craft industry. The law, aimed at protecting children, requires all items for kids, including those made by local artisans, be tested for lead. The problem is that those tests are expensive and it’s sparked a class action lawsuit
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