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What is a verbal contract? These types of contracts are spoken but not written down. Although there is no record, verbal contracts are still enforceable. By Jaceson Maughan |
Employers need to monitor their e-mail systems or face the peril of lawsuits. By Eme |
Entering a contract with another is a good thing for so long as both intend to stick to whatever the deal is. There are rules and there are exceptions to the rules. The rules exist to help and protect, or can also be used to force you to act. By Norman L. Chapa, J.D. |
"What is a utility patent?" will be one of your first questions when you apply for a patent, but the answer is actually straightforward. A "utility patent" covers either a useful invention or an improvement of a process. By Jaceson Maughan |
Who was the first woman to receive a patent? The first woman to earn this honor created a method of combining straw and silk to create better hats. By Jennifer Maughan |
 | Want to write a simple contract related to the needs of your small business? It might be an easy task, as long as the agreement detailed in the contract isn't too complicated. By Jaceson Maughan |
 | Before you learn how to break a contract legally, understand that you might be able to break it depending on how the contract is fulfilled or the conditions under which you signed it. By Jaceson Maughan |
 | How long do you have to cancel a contract? You might be able to get out of it, but there are no guarantees. It all depends on the situation and your state's laws. By Jaceson Maughan |
How much does a patent cost? Believe it or not, it can be quite expensive to protect your idea, so inventors should always plan ahead. By Jaceson Maughan |
 | How long does a patent last? A patent actually lasts a long time-20 years from the time of application, and 14 years for design patents, but your patent can expire early in some cases. By Jaceson Maughan |
 | Want to know how to get a patent? The application process will require some work, but the patent should protect your invention for 20 years. By Jaceson Maughan |
 | Learning how to trademark something is fairly easy, although the process itself is time-consuming and particular. Do you need to trademark a name, slogan or logo? Here's how. By Dachary Carey |
These tips on how to write a vendor contract can save you time, energy, money and trouble. By Jaceson Maughan |
What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark? Both confer legal protection, but the similarities end there. Do your circumstances warrant a copyright or a trademark, or neither? By Dachary Carey |
 | The question "how long does a copyright last" has different answers depending on different circumstances. Learn about the differences in copyright duration to determine how long your works are protected. By Dachary Carey |
 | How long does a trademark last? Trademark duration depends, in part, on whether you file the right paperwork at the right time. Do you know how to keep your trademark alive? By Dachary Carey |
 | What do patents protect? Patents can protect anything from a machine to a chemical compound, but it does not protect an invention that does not come with diagrams and specifications. By Jaceson Maughan |
Learn how to register a trademark so you can protect the brand identity of your small business. By Courtney Ramirez |
 | What is a trademark? It's that mystical symbol that tells you a name, slogan or logo is protected, but it's also so much more than that. By Dachary Carey |
Want to know when does music become public domain? Music and lyrics fall under traditional copyright law, but fixed sound recordings are something else entirely. By Dachary Carey |
