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Issues With Trademarking Your Domain Name

Posted on December 31, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment

Protecting intellectual property rights should be a critical step for any business. With an online business, protecting a domain name is all the more critical.

Nothing is more aggravating than having someone infringe upon your domain name. The question for many sites, then, is how to go about protecting the domain. Filing for a trademark is one of the more popular and effective methods, but it is important to understand there are some issues that can come up.

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Getting Your New York Mortgage Broker License

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New York has one of the most detailed applications for mortgage licenses and one of the longest timeframes in which to get the approval for the license. But the large population in the state coupled with some very high housing prices (and therefore mortgage amounts) make New York one of the most coveted licenses for a mortgage broker that can generate business in that state.

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Utah Advance Directives

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It is strongly recommended by the state of Utah’s department of human resources that individuals have prepared documents that carefully set out what their wishes are in case of a terminal illness, or if they are unable to decide their own decisions.

These documents are called advance directives; they consist of a Utah Living Will form and a Utah Power of Attorney for Health Care Form.

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Power Of Attorney

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New Jersey Power of Attorney

You probably don’t want to think about having an accident or becoming critically ill, but it’s important for you to plan for these situations, especially if you have children or dependents that rely on you for financial and personal care. Something you should consider in your planning is a New Jersey power of attorney. This legal document can save your loved ones a great deal of frustration and help you receive the best care possible if you become unable to make your own medical and financial decisions because of an accident or serious illness.

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Patent History, Part I

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You are about to learn a brief history of patents and how they become to be so essential in business as we know it.

The first written mention of modern patents we know of are in 15th century business documents from Italy. Italy was one of the first countries to make it possible for an investor to protect an idea by obtaining government or official recognition of the creative act. This early experiment in intellectual property rights led to a ferment of growth and discovery in Italy and elsewhere.

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Domain Name Wipo & Naf Panel Selection

Posted on December 30, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment

The golden rule for a trial attorney is “know your judge.” This maxim also applies to domain name disputes where the UDRP Panel, who acts as the judge, can determine whether or not you win. As such, parties involved in domain name dispute resolution should be aware of how the panels work, how you have the right to select how many panelists handle your case, and how you can ultimately affect which particular panelist is selected. The most common misunderstanding with those unfamiliar with the UDRP is how selecting a three person panel, as opposed to a single panelist, may affect the outcome of the decision. Intrinsic in the three-member panel is the process affording each party the right to select one panelist with the third being selected by the provider from a list approved by both parties.

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Tips To Prevent Motorcycle Accidents

Posted on December 30, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment

In this generation wherein our roads are occupied by a large volume of vehicles, the chance of being stuck in a heavy traffic is quite high. This is one of the reasons people choose riding their motorcycles to reach their daily destinations with much ease. Another thing is; some types of motorcycles are more fuel-efficient compared to utilizing other kinds of vehicles. This enables the bike owners to save more money for their other expenses.

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Report Identity Theft By Knowing The Signs

Posted on December 30, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment

Signs of identity theft can come in different forms, so be aware and report identity theft as soon as you can. They can appear as bank statements from unknown accounts, credit reports with cards or loans you don’t know about, or calls from a collection agency looking for money you don’t recall owing. All tips can lead to financial ruin and tarnishing your name because you were a victim of identity theft.

The first sign of theft could be a change in your billing cycle and act as a red flag to tell you it’s time to report identity theft. When your bills stop arriving on schedule, you need to find out why.

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Last Will And Testament Provision For Burial

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A will or testament provides information about the transfer of property, ornaments or land, from the testator to his beneficiaries, after his death. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a will. Without a will people wouldn’t know to whom their assets would go. A will is a general term and is used as the instrument in a trust, while testament applies only to dispositions of personal property.

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What Is The Securities And Exchange Commission?

Posted on December 30, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment

The Securities and Exchange Commission, also referred to as the SEC, was created back in 1934 by section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It was created to regulate the securities industry, protect investors from fraud, as well as to enforce federal securities laws. Some of the federal securities laws that are enforced by the SEC include: the Securities Act of 1933, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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