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Choosing an Attractive Business Name

Most people don t realize it, but one of your first and most important business decisions can be picking your business name. A great name is one that attracts customers and can really give your business legs in terms of starting a buzz. Do you think Google would have created the fanatical sensation it has with a name like Search Engine USA? If you are not the creative type, then bring in others to help you to name your baby. Work with a team of advisors, family or even just some business savvy friends, but don t delegate this task completely to someone else, and especially not to a stranger or some internet naming company.

Patent Research, Part II
...such as the microfiche can be used to search by category. However, even if you know that a patent has not been previously issued for your invention, there is no guarantee that an application has not already been filed, but ...
A naming company is not going to understand your business or know you.


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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 .


A patent is effectively a legal monopoly for a process or product. When granted a patent, the patent holder will be exclusively allowed to exploit a patented product or process for the life of the patent. When a patent is applied for, the

Changes In US Patent Practice
...per application without justification to only two. Additional continuation or continuation-in-part (CIP) applications require justification. The justification for additional continuation or CIP filings is made by showing why any amendment, argument, or evidence to accompany an application could not have ...
patent examiners must ensure that the product or process which is the subject matter of the patent application meets the test for patentability. Up until this ground-breaking ruling, the test was extremely complicated to apply in practice due to the large amount of case law dealing with the interpretation of the appropriate legislation. Now the test has been concisely summarised by this decision.


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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 .


A patent is effectively a legal monopoly for a process or product. When granted a patent, the patent holder will be exclusively allowed to exploit a patented product or process for the life of the patent. When a patent is applied for, the

US Patent Searches
...foreign countries. International patent searches are quite expensive and may cost up to $20,000. [http://www.e-PatentSearch.com]Patent Search provides detailed information on Patent Search, US Patent Searches, Free Patent Searches, European Patent Searches and more. Patent Search is affiliated with [http://www.e-TrademarkSearch.com]Online Trademark ...
patent examiners must ensure that the product or process which is the subject matter of the patent application meets the test for patentability. Up until this ground-breaking ruling, the test was extremely complicated to apply in practice due to the large amount of case law dealing with the interpretation of the appropriate legislation. Now the test has been concisely summarised by this decision.


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Trademarks in India: Law & Procedure

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 the goods or services of one enterprise from those of others. A SERVICE MARK is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. Normally, a mark for goods

Can You Start Selling Your Invention Before Patenting It?
...patent is that he could claim that you sold the patented invention before applying for a patent. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, like many other patent offices through out the world, has strict rules and regulations for filing ...
appears on the product or on its packaging, while a service mark appears in advertising for the services.


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FAQ: Intellectual Property Protection

Frequently Asked Questions on Intellectual Property Protection


1. Are intellectual property assets?


Without a doubt, intellectual property (IP) is one of the most important assets that a company will own. IP can be licensed, bought, sold, hired or mortgaged like any other form of property. One of the main sources of IP is from the results of research and development work. In order for companies and individuals to maintain the value of their IP, they must ensure a sufficient level of protection and safeguard against infringing a third party s IP, writes Dr Rosanna Cooper.


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