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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects the rights of people by establishing the legal boundaries that debt collection agencies can operate in.  Collection agencies must adhere to the following guidelines in order to legally collect a debt.   What...

Once you have created a strong trademark, it’s important to also obtain the legal benefit of trademark protection. While individuals and businesses aren’t required to have trademark protection, you leave yourself vulnerable to copycats and have little recourse for...

In general, book titles are not eligible for copyright protection. The U.S. Copyright Office views book titles as "short slogans," not intellectual property. The underlying theory to this notion is that there may be other instances where the same or a similar title is...

I think it's safe to say most of us utilize numerous mobile applications (apps), every day. Whether it's looking up driving directions, depositing a check, or simply killing some time by playing a game, it's nearly impossible to account for how much these applications...

As a business owner, one of the most unpleasant tasks you will face is laying off employees. However, sometimes you may have no choice but to let a number of employees go, especially in times of economic uncertainty.Anytime you have to lay off even one employee, you...

A unique trademark helps distinguish your products from your competitors. Consumers are much more likely to recognize a unique trademark over a generic descriptor. Understanding the types of words that can and cannot be registered can help save you time and money....

Growing a business to have an international presence is a goal for many entrepreneurs. However, protecting your intellectual property (IP) can become increasingly complex as you expand globally. The amount of patent applications filed in China, for example, already...

When you consider every idea you have, the cost of bringing each concept to fruition can seem staggering. However, have you considered how a lack of security could substantially affect your intellectual property (IP) rights? Cybersecurity reports typically recount the...

With new innovations constantly broadening tech offerings, it is becoming harder for tech industry companies to stay ahead of the curve. Further, tech brands need to protect their own business product development and processes. You absolutely wouldn’t want the product...

The world of technology is constantly changing – often at lightning speed. However, some hardware and software developers fail to realize that their latest design or development method is a trade secret. For entrepreneurs within the tech industry, protecting trade...