Most people in California have been into a Target store before and may well know that the company sells a variety of clothing and shoe products. Some of these items are from name brands and some are knock-offs of major brands. The world of fashion replica...
What does and does not a copyright protect?
A copyright is a form of protection that safeguards original works of authorship including dramatic, literary, artistic and musical works. Such works may include but are not limited to novels, poetry, songs, movies, architecture and computer software. A copyright does...
Net neutrality classification extended to SMS
The legal battle over net neutrality is something that most people in California have been well aware of during the past year. The state of California along with many businesses headquartered in California have voiced strong opposition to the federal government's...
Patent essentials
Inventors and entrepreneurs in California have good reason to want to protect their businesses from unnecessary or unfair competition. In some cases, the way to do this is to secure specific intellectual property protections. These include copyrights, trademarks and...
Intel sues former employee it claims stole IP
Anyone in Sacramento who might dismiss an intellectual property lawsuit as being frivolous litigation does not understand the impact that IP can have. Should an employee take office supplies home with them, those things can be easily replaced (at a relatively minor...
International protection for intellectual property
Many businesses in California whether small or large routinely do business in countries outside of the United States. This naturally gives rise to concerns that a business operating solely in a domestic setting does not have to deal with. Securing intellectual...
What to include in a nondisclosure agreement
When you hire someone to work for your California business, chances are, you do so because you find this person trustworthy, capable and credible. Regrettably, however, employer-employee relationships sometimes turn sour. If you do not take proper precautions to...
How can I protect my social media from hackers?
It seems there are often reports about social media accounts being hacked. When hackers gain access to your social media account, they are able to get a wealth of information about you and everyone you connect to through the platform. Since hackers can be located...
Does copyright protection last forever?
As a California copyright holder, you have the right to prevent others from using your work without your permission. However, you may not be aware of how long your copyright protection will endure. Copyrights do not last forever, nor are they intended...
Trade secret misappropriation claims in California
In a general sense, trade secret misappropriation is the improper use or disclosure of information that a company has dedicated a significant amount of time and resources into developing and protecting. California is one of 47 states to have adopted the Uniform Trade...
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