Intellectual Property – Ground Breaking Decision – Patents – Business Methods – Computer Programs

A ground-breaking decision was delivered by the Court of Appeal in the cases of Aerotel Ltd v Telco Holdings Ltd (and others) [2006] and Macrossan’s Application [2006] on 27 October 2006. This important decision means that there is now a new method by which patent examiners will assess whether or not an invention is patentable. The decision is especially relevant to those wishing to patent ‘business methods’ or ‘computer programs’.

Protect Your Creativity

As an entrepreneur, you are undoubtedly blessed with the ability to come up with new ideas for products and services. Sometimes, a competitor comes up with a similar idea and manages to make money out of it before you do. A great deal of planning, money, time and effort are required to turn these ideas into invention and innovation.

Intellectual Property-Exclusive Rights

Exclusive rights- is it well defined? Will the infringer get to be sued? Copy rights, Patent, Trade marks, industrial designs and trade secrets and all these come under Intellectual Property.

Intellectual Property and Copyright Laws

Just as one owns physical property and real estate, Intellectual Property (IP) allows people exclusive ownership of their creativity and innovation. It gives these people control on their innovations for which they are rewarded and encouraged to create further for the benefit of others.

Business Records & Identity Theft

Did you know that identity theft victims are entitled to FREE copies of your business records relating to the identity theft. You need to know the process for handing the records over!

Preventing Identity Theft

Preventing identity theft is never foolproof but use these tips and you'll have a much better chance at preventing identity theft before it happens.

The Identity Theft Epidemic - What The Experts Aren't Telling You

Picture yourself walking down the street, all alone. It's late at night. It's a bit brisk, and the wind is blowing through the tall buildings on both sides of you. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, some...

Canon Digital Camera - from Humble Beginnings to World Class Company

Started in a single-room by three Japanese men in the year 1933 under the name of Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, Canon has come a long way today. It all began with the phantom prototype camera called the ‘Kwanon’. At that time, Germany was considered to be the leader in camera production. German cameras were extremely expensive. So, Goro Yoshida, along with two others tried to produce a 35mm rangefinder camera at a cheaper price and came up with “Kwanon’.

Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Identity theft is when someone uses, without permission, your personal information in order to commit any frauds or crimes. Identity theft is a felony that is becoming more and more common. That is because some of us are not very careful with personal information, making the job easier for those trying to steel our identity.

Practical Suggestions for Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft

You've heard all about it, you see it on the news, in the papers and magazines. Identity theft is one of the most damaging forms of crime today and it is spreading like wildfire. Here are some practical suggestions for how you can protect yourself form being a victim of identity theft.

New Bankruptcy Law Will Not Protect You from Identity Theft

The new, stricter bankruptcy law recently passed by Congress does not protect you from debts incurred through theft of your identity. Here are some tips on how you can avoid this problem.

Identity Theft - Who Would Want Mine?

With all my bills who would possibly want my credit? Let them steal my identity and pay my bills! Unfortunately, that’s not the way it works...

Sole-Proprietors, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft by Obtaining an EIN

Obtaining an EIN or employer identification number is a good idea if you are self-employed. From time to time, you'll be asked to provide your social security number or employer ID to clients or governmental agencies. Once you do that you have no control over which client employees and others can view your number. With identity theft an ever increasing problem, reducing the need to give out your social security numer can only be a good idea. The best way to do that is to have an employer identification number.

Identity Theft - How Can You Prevent It Happening to You?

What are the things any one can do to prevent identity theft from happening to them?