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How to Obtain a Patent The inner-workings of the U.S. Patent Office

The United States works differently than other countrieswhen it comes to giving patents. In the U.S., it doesn'tnecessarily matter who first applied for the patent (theprocess may take up to a year to complete). What does matter, however, is who...

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Google’s Book Scanning and Copyright Laws

Google’s Book Scanning and Copyright Laws by: Richard A. Chapo As you may know, Google is making an effort to scan every book in the world. The goal is to create a giant online database of every book that can be searched. One small problem is ...

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Asbestos Litigation – Some Basic Facts About The Process

Asbestos Litigation – Some Basic Facts About The Process by: Loni Taylor When Should I Consult an Asbestos Attorney? If asbestos diseases have adversely affected you or a family member then you should consult an asbestos attorney regarding lit...

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Collective Enfranchisement Made Easy

What are the costs involved in enfranchising? Well, they are based on various factors including the amount and the level of ground rents, or the length of the unexpired terms of the leases. It's particularly important to bear in mind that if any...

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What To Do If You Win a Judgment

You won your case in court and got your judgment. The time delay before you can enforce the judgment has passed. You wrote the debtor a letter, asking to be paid, and they did not respond. You called the debtor and they laughed and hung up. What to ...

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Asbestos and Mesothelioma

Asbestos and Mesothelioma by: MesotheliomaFirms.com Asbestos is a dangerous and potentially deadly substance that was once widely used in a range of items, from ceiling and wall tiles to insulation and auto brakes. In the past, most people outsi...

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Firing Employees

One of the biggest challenges manufacturers face is dealing with employees who are dishonest, non-team players or poor performers. At some point, after unsuccessfully training, coaching and trying to change the employees behavior, the relationship be...

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Florida Divorce Laws - Laws About Divorce in Florida

In order for people to file for a dissolution of their marriage in Florida, one of them should have already been residing in the state at least 6 months before filing a petition for divorce. The usual policy is that no final judgment of dissolution o...

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What is the Most Important Requirement of a Trademark?

Because a trademark has to be able to identify particular goods or services the most important requirement for a trademark is that it is distinctive. That is the only way that the trademark of one company can be distinguished from that of another com...

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Product Liability Lawyer Straight Talk: Crib Injury and Crib Recalls

In the last five years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced 18 recalls involving more than 9 million drop-side cribs. However, the CPSC's recalls have not been successful in removing millions of dangerous cribs from the m...

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