When entrepreneurs create a new product, they need to file a patent to protect their rights to it. A patent excludes other people or enterprises from appropriating their ideas for use, trade or profit for up to 20 years, so long as its owner pays periodic fees. In...
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for over 30 years.
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Month: May 2020
What is copyright infringement?
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but when your livelihood is your creative work that “flattery” can feel a lot like theft. And just like with any other form of theft, you can protect yourself. If somebody has imitated your copyrighted music,...
Protecting your business interests in a wage-and-hour dispute
There has been a recent increase nationwide in 'wage theft' claims by employees against their employers. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has undergone some changes the past two years, including its overtime rules, that have given employees more tools for...