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What Risk Does an Inventor Assume When Filing for a Patent for an Invention?
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The United States changed its patent system in March 2013 with the introduction of the America Invents Act. This act made a number of changes to the patent system, including patents being awarded on a first-to-file basis rather than first-to-invent. Instead of having to prove who invented a patent first if two or more people file applications for the same invention, the U.S. system awards a patent to the first inventor who files an application. This creates an incentive to file a patent, but there are risks that inventors face, including the risk of revealing his invention to others or putting an application out too quickly.
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Green Card Through Marriage: Why You Need a Lawyer
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Romantic comedies would have you believe that no problem or crisis is grave enough that it can’t be overcome by a passionate avowal of devotion—not even immigration issues like getting a Green Card. Unfortunately, real life doesn’t quite work out that way and the matter of applying for U.S. permanent residency is not to be taken lightly.
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What is a Promissory Note?
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Many of us have loaned money to a friend or family member with the promise of the loan being repaid only to wind up empty handed. The same may be true if you have given someone a car or expensive item with the expectation of being paid for the item. Whenever a lender provides a loan of money or exchange of personal property to a borrower, a Promissory Note (commonly referred to as an “I.O.U.”) should document the transaction in writing.
The Disadvantages of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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If you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will be able to discharge the majority of your debts while avoiding lawsuits from your creditors. In addition, the bankruptcy itself is often discharged within two to four months, leaving you free to begin rebuilding your life. Before you run to the courthouse to fill out the paperwork, however, you must consider that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy can cause just as many problems as it solves.
The Disadvantages of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers many benefits to you and your family if you are drowning in debt. As soon as you file, an automatic stay goes into effect that protects you from creditor lawsuits. In addition, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you lessen your debts and make them easier to manage. Before you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, however, you must consider the finer points of what this form of bankruptcy entails, and decide if the lifestyle change it requires is something you can live with.
The Credit CARD Act of 2009
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The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 officially went into effect on February 22, 2010. The Credit CARD Act was authorized by President Barack Obama in an effort to establish an increase in consumer acknowledgement and prevent several extreme practices within the credit card industry. While the majority of the laws went into effect in February, a handful of these legislations will not go into action until August. This bill carries with it a number of benefits to consumers.
Is Copyright Law too limiting?
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Creative Commons
Is copyright law too limiting? While copyright law exists to protect the rights and livelihoods of authors, artists, and other creators, some argue that it stifles the creativity of the public by preventing the remixing or reinterpreting of works. Because of this perceived flaw, a group of lawyers and other concerned individuals joined together to form Creative Commons, an organization that provides opt-in supplements to traditional copyright.
How to Obtain a US Birth Certificate?
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Obtaining your own birth certificate is fairly straightforward. It is also fairly easy to obtain a birth certificate for immediate relatives. It can be difficult and in some cases impossible to obtain birth certificates for others. Although each state has its own rules, certain procedures apply to every state. This article provides information on how to obtain birth certificates and how procedures differ among the states.
How to Fight a Wage Garnishment?
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Very little is as infuriating as getting your paycheck only to discover that a portion of your wages are being withheld to satisfy an old debt. If this has ever happened to you, you have experienced a wage garnishment. Wage garnishment is often the last resort of creditors who cannot procure a voluntary payment from you. Fortunately, you have options at your disposal to fight the wage garnishment and stop your employer from withholding your earnings.