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In Order To Protect Your Confidential And Proprietary Information As Trade Secrets, You Must Know What A Trade Secret Is And How To Protect It. What is a Trade Secret?
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Many business owners are unfamiliar with the laws of intellectual property and fail to develop, identify and fully protect all of the key intellectual property assets of the business. If
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With the number of patents being issued today, it is not surprising that many businesses find themselves the recipients of cease-and-desist letters accusing them of patent infringement. Although most companies
3 Volume Treatise on New Hampshire Probate Law and Procedure
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New Hampshire has adopted the Uniform International Wills Act as a new chapter of the Revised Statutes, Chapter 551-A. This new Act is effective January 1, 1999. This new legislation
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Trademark protection stops at the border – Does your product? In some countries, the first party to use a trademark or service mark has ownership rights in the mark, whether
Most Residential Real Estate Transactions Now Affected By Federal Lead Paint
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Never Overlook Insurance Coverage For Environmental Claims
The financial consequences of environmental contamination potentially affect a large number of business and individuals. When dealing with this issue, the availability of insurance coverage is frequently very important. Unfortunately,
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Many businesses realize that the trick to making money on the Web is to ensure that their site attracts as many “hits” as possible. Some businesses believe that it doesn’t
Patentability of Business Methods
Amazon.com and Priceline.com have done it, should you? Have you ever thought that your company’s particular way of doing business is so innovative that it deserves patent protection? On the