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If you’d like to capitalize on your business’ intellectual assets, there’s an old proverb that will fill the bill, if you’ll learn how it applies today: “Finders, keepers; Losers, weepers.” The Playground goes entrepreneurial!

Our biggest corporations have always hovered over their copyrights, their trademarks and their licensing agreements, protecting them through legal means. This can be just as profitable for companies that aren’t that big if you’ll look carefully at your processes and then learn how to promote and protect them like the big boys.

The management of intellectual assets (your companies ‘property’) isn’t only about how many new products you can bring to the market; it’s about new ideas and innovations that improve on existing goods and services. It’s all a matter of “finders, keepers,” which can be just as easy for the smallest firms to play as it is for the largest.

For all the years you’ve been in business, has there been some product or process that’s been improved on for the traditional marketing of your goods? Did your office assistant come up with a new “Eureka!” for keeping track of your client’s habits or abilities? Did you add two new steps to a production process that created more cost-efficiencies?

Look deeper. Is the way your service or product brand worth protecting? Can it become a profit generator by co-branding with another company? Inc. magazine in its May editions cited the case of Starbucks licensing its name to Jim Beam for a new liqueur, and Harley-Davidson partnering with Coca-Cola to reap millions of dollars in royalties from products incorporating both names.

Is what you know innovative (different) and would it be valuable to someone else? If your answer is yes, learn how to protect and profit from these assets or risk joining the ranks of “losers, weepers.”

Four additional tips to keep in mind:

1. Industry reports cite the growing number of Intellectual Property (IP) lawyers courting small firms instead of traditional big business clients. Go to Google.com and type in “IP lawyers” along with your state or city’s name. Some IP law firm Web sites carry free articles on IP trends.

2. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) are mandatory when you’re developing some new product or process and you’re seeking help from outside your company. You’ll protect your asset from the beginning. One smart article on how NDAs work is at About.com, a product of the New York Times Co., at http://management.about.com/cs/ipandpatents/a/NDA062199.htm?p=1.

3. Don’t let your assets loose, even inadvertently, through outgoing emails. Sandhills Publishing Company’s www.processing.com shares safeguards for your outgoing email procedures at www.processor.com/mirapoint-Inc.

4. Consider an outside sleuth to help you find your hidden intellectual assets. Have you ever enlisted the help of a friend to help you find a misplaced item? Invariably, you’ll hear, “Well, there it is, right in front of your nose.” Outside consultants with keen expertise and sharp insights into how to spot potential intellectual assets can prove exponentially more valuable to your bottom line than that sharp-eyed friend.

If you have an autistic child, your rights are the prime things that you should learn and study. The constitution protects every American citizen, and special laws have been passed in order to protect autistic people and people suffering from other disabilities. If you know your rights and the laws that can protect your autistic dear ones, you will find yourself in a world with better opportunities, irrespective of disability, gender, ethnicity and race. Knowing ones laws helps create a world in which there is more tolerance.

The I.D.E.A is the first law that you should familiarize yourself with. This is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This act covers the age group 3-21 and provides special educational programs that autistic children require. This act gives the parents an active role to play when it comes to education that the school gives. First, you child will need to qualify under this act and a private professional makes this assessment. If your child qualifies, he or she gains the right to receive free public education according to her or his skill level. If the public school you choose does not have any provisions for such a program, it is mandatory that they create a program free of any charge.

Another act you need to know is the American Disabilities Act. This act prohibits discrimination based on disability in the workforce and with local and state government, the US congress, public accommodations, telecommunications and public transport. For instance, if a person suffers from autism, but has all the skills required for a particular job, he or she cannot be denied the job due to their condition.

There are many other laws that provide for autistic people to be constitutionally equal to everyone else. One of these laws states that autistic people have voting rights and all accommodations should be made to facilitate this. Another law states that no kind of housing can be denied to a person because he or she suffers from autism. There are many other laws providing for equality in many other aspects of life, and if someone you love is in a health care institution, you should study these laws well. You will help uphold justice if you know your laws and how it applies to your loved ones and to you. If you have any queries, local law officials will be willing and ready to answer them for you or provide you with sufficient material to clear your doubts. Ignorance is not a valid excuse. Therefore educate yourself regarding your laws so that you can protect yourself and autistic people around you.

Color Patterns

These color patterned dog collars are perfect for year-round use. The fabric used in these collars is in every color, from the bright and bold to the soft and demure. These premier designs can feature a handful of colors or in some cases nearly every color. These handcrafted collars come in a wide range of unique patterns and textures, such as leather, as well. Some of these are very modern and chic patterns and include circles, diamonds, plaid, and checkerboard. A collar in a striped pattern can give your pet a fancy and clean, yet fun look. Camouflage, tie-dye, swirled, and gradient patterns are available for a wilder, more psychedelic feel. There are even collars for lovers of butterflies, card games, dice, peppers, and tropical fruit. Pablo Picasso fans can also express themselves through the several modular and cubist patterned collars available in this collection. You cannot find designs like these in a typical store, let alone with a matching leash option. These handmade dog collars are perfect for your dog or cat to wear for those times of the season that are in-between holidays and celebrations. Our dog collars are fully functional and allow you to attach an id securely to it. You will not find a better place to purchase designer collars and leashes online than our store.

Sport Balls

Our Sports Balls collars are perfect for the sports fan. Many of these collars very clearly represent certain sports while others do so in a more abstract fashion. Lovers of football, soccer, golf, racquetball, tennis, and baseball can express themselves through their pets with many of these collars and leashes. For those with multiple sports interests, several of these collars are patterned with two to three types of sports balls. Beach fanatics can have their dog in on the fun with the unique beach ball collar. Poker players can equip his or her dog or cat with the very stylish poker chip collar. These designersports balls collars are available in several colors and come in whimsical, funky patterned fabrics. Your dog will look great wearing any of these handmade, personalized dog collars as you cheer your favorite team on or watch or play a game with your friends and family.

Beach Themes

These beach collars are lovely for your dog or cat to wear on a sunny day at the beach. The very popular and designer hibiscus fabric comes in teal, black, or red and is perfect for those with simpler, more contemporary tastes. Much brighter colors and prints are available for animal fans and include gecko, tropical fish, starfish, and seahorse prints, as well as two extremely cute frog and crab designs. Stylized and impressionistic designs of beach scenery, palm trees, island huts, bamboo, and several tropical flowers and plants also make very fancy collars. A very sweet beach sandal collar is also available for a quieter look. These handmade collars are a great way to express you and your pets love for the beach and can be worn throughout the year. These collars can be personalized and outfitted with an id. Your pet would look striking as he or she walked down the beach in a unique collar and leash set from our store.

Bones & Paws

These bones and paws collars come in bold, subtle, and bright colors. Some are very heavily patterned, almost overflowing with design, while others are more minimal and simplistic. These designer dog collars are fun, cute, and perfect to wear throughout the entire year. Bone prints, paw prints, and combination bone and paw prints are available in many colors and styles of fabric. There is even a pirate skull and cross bones print for fans of pirates, the sea, and treasure hunting. A few of these witty collars have the words “dog” and “bone” imprinted upon them in case you or your pet forget what they are exactly. Some of the designs are very stylized while others are more bold-cut and modern. These unique fabrics can be handmade into matching leash and collar sets at our online store. If you like, pick two different fabrics that compliment or contrast one another for a more personalized look. Any of those collars would look great on your dog or cat and are a fun to wear.

Butterflies, Ladybugs, & Insects

These fancy insect and animal prints make lovely collars. These designer prints are a bit softer than some of the bolder, louder designs that were featured in other categories. The fabric used in these designs tend to more demurely colored, with pastels including yellow, purple, and pink. Flamingo, moose, bear, trout, and sea turtle prints are available as well as several insect prints such as lady bugs, bumblebees, and dragonflies. Many of these premier designs are more realistic and true to form while others are more unique and stylized. Some include insects set upon plaid backgrounds while others feature insects that appear to be in flight. Some of the more modern designs include dots and stripes which are quite reminiscent of the many colors and patterns that butterflies and dragonflies have on their wings and bodies. These handmade collars can be personalized and outfitted with an id. Your dog or cat would look quaint and lovely in any of these handcrafted collar and leash sets.

All American

These handmade all American collars are a perfect way to express your patriotism through fashion. Some of the flag prints are quite large and cover the entire collar. Some of the collars are patterned with smaller flags upon a bare background. Simpler versions with just red, white, and blue stripes or star motifs are an abstract way to express pride in your country. One fabric even brings together the American flag with baseball, the all American pastime. A few of the collars even include the flags of many nations and are a great way to express your pride in the many countries of the world. You will not find a better place to purchase designer collars and leashes online than our store. A leash in a matching or complimentary fabric would make an excellent look. These unique, classy, and fun designs will look great on your dog or cat and is sure to make he or she look just as proud as you do.

Dots & Circles

The dots and circles category features both bold and soft designs and colors. These fabric used in these collars can have very strong, hard-edged circles or circles with softer, more gradient effects. These prints can easily give fashion to your male or female pets. Some prints are two or three toned while others have many colors. Many patterns are available, whether you prefer dense, grid-like polka dots or more fluid, random designs. Many of these unique collars are softer and slightly more feminine. These patterns are fun while remaining very contemporary. These fancy, designer prints are a subtle way to break up your pet’s coat and to give them a classy look. You cannot find designs like these in a typical store, let alone with a matching leash option. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. These handmade dots and circles collars are perfect for your cat or dog to wear throughout the entire year.

Easter Eggs and Chicks Themes

These whimsical Easter egg and chick collars are perfect for the springtime. Some of the more subtle designs feature fabric covered in extremely cute rabbits, chicks, and several egg motifs. Some are very simply set on solid backgrounds while others look quite fancy and are set on a plaid background. A few of the the louder designs feature bold colors with jelly bean and chick designs. These collars are perfect to wear on a picnic or any sort of outing on a joyous spring day. Your dog or cat would look striking in any of these designer collars as he or she joins the children in an Easter egg hunt. These fashion collarsare both lovely and fun. Our dog collars are fully functional and allow you to attach an id securely to it. These handmade dog collars are perfect for a quaint setting in the park and would compliment your pet’s coat, giving he or she a very sweet, gentle look. A leash in a matching or complimentary fabric would make a very cute look.

Floral & Garden

These unique floral and garden collars feature several different nature-inspired designs. Whether your tastes may be soft or bold, impressionistic or pop-art, realistic or fantasy, you are sure to find several handmade collars to fit your suiting. Some of the softer patterns include daisies and violets against soft pink, yellow, and other pastel colors and backgrounds. The louder patterns are in deep red, purple, and black colors which are in striking contrast between the flowers. Some of the flowers are very real looking while others are more modern or impressionistic. These flower motifs can be for a fun, energetic dog or cat or for the quieter, older pet. Your tastes may be very festive, subtle, country, or 60′s inspired. Some of the designs are very abstract while others are more traditional, similar to floral patterns you may see in a classic rug or designer ceramic piece. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. No matter what style you choose, these floral and garden collars are sure to give a lovely pop of color and class to your pet’s look.

Ghosts, Goblins, Halloween, & Fall Patterns

These festive fall-inspired dog collars are perfect to wear during the autumn months. The designer fabrics feature softer, earth-tone colors such as those seen in the changing and falling leaves. Some of the wilder, more fun collars are perfect for a Halloween celebration or outing. These designs feature ghouls, pumpkins, bats, candy corn, black cats, and other spooky features that are very popular during this lively holiday. For more everyday wear, striped or autumn leaf motifs are available and are a lovely way to celebrate the season. Some of them feature very realistically drawn corn and pumpkin designs as well. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. These handmade collars have a place to attach an id. These designs are quite chic while still remaining subtle. The fabric used in these collars and leashes are quite fancy and rich looking which will beautifully accent your pet’s coat.

Music Themes

These whimsical fashion collars are perfect for musicians and music lovers. Impressionistic banjo fabric as well as contemporary and bold guitar collars are available. Music notes prints make lovely collars as well. These handcrafted collars are fancy, elegant, and subtle. These unique collars are a must for the music fanatic and are perfect to wear throughout the entire year. These premier designs are a great way to help your dog or cat to look festive during an impromptu concert or other musical event. Your pet would look great in any of these personalized collars while you and your friends and family make music together. These collars are even more suitable for pets who like to join in as well. You will not find a better place to purchase designer collars and leashes online than our online store.

Paisley Themes

These designer paisley collars are fancy, classy, and bold. Some of these prints are reminiscent of high-end prints seen in name brand fashion. These unique collars and leashes are a perfect way to give your dog or cat a look of couture. These collars come in a wide range of colors, whether you prefer very bold colors set to a red background, or softer colors amid a pink base color. Some are delicate and subtle looking while others are bold and loud. Some of these collars have a very fun, whimsical look while others have very high-end, rich looks. These handcrafted collars can easily be worn throughout the year. A few of the motifs are more modern and contemporary, which are a nice take on the paisley which is normally a very classic, traditional design. These collars can be personalized and outfitted with an id.

Plaid Themes

These plaid patterned fashion collars are perfect to wear throughout the entire year. Many feature softer, more demure colors while a few are quite bright and loud. These designs are just like those that are used in the fabric of popular coats, shirts, and accessories seen in designer fashion brands. These handcrafted collars would look lovely on your dog or cat and can easily compliment your attire as well. The plaid design is classic and perfect for everyday wear. Some of the plaid patterns are two-toned while others are more intricate and have three or more colors. A popular handkerchief style collar is available too if that is your interest. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. These handmade collars have a place to attach an id. Your pet is sure to look fun and classy in any of these collars.

Sailing Themes

These designer sailing dog collars are perfect for the sailing enthusiast. Bring your dog aboard your boat, whiff, yacht, or ship with one of these collars and he or she will be sure to fit right in and look the part. These designs are perfect for water or land lovers alike and feature everything from watercraft to knots, fishing lures to fish, and several other beach and sailing motifs. Very fun and friendly seagull and fish fabric designs are perfect for a dog or cat who may love to watch or run after these animals. These collars are unique and whimsical. These handmade collars are perfect to wear at the beach, on board a boat, or on any hot, summer day. You cannot find fashion collars like these in a typical store, let alone with a matching leash option. These handcrafted collars are fully functional and have a place to attach an id. Have fun with your pet and express your love for the water with any of these collars.

Shamrocks

Whether you want to represent Ireland, or you are just plain lucky, these premier collars are sure to get your dog or cat into the spirit. These bold colors feature lovely shades of green shamrocks and are great to wear during the spring months or at any fun celebration. Some of these unique collars are quite loudly patterned with shamrocks atop a background, while others are more subtle and puzzle-like, with shamrocks interlocking one another. Some are quite bold while others have a more gradient effect upon the colors. Others feature very Irish patterns which are perfect for a trip to the countryside. Wispy vines and fancy leaves accent a few of the collars, bringing a subtle, designer look. These green colored collars would look striking on any pet’s coat and would look lovely during any time of the year. A matching leash would look lovely, although these designs would contrast nicely against a leather leash as well. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and handcrafted leashes.

Star Themes

These star patterned collars are very fun and bold looking. Some are simply star or star burst designs while others are more intricate and can help you express pride in your country or religion. The Star of David is featured in several of these fancy collars and would be great to wear during the winter months and Hanukkah. Snowflake patterned collars are perfect for trips to the snowy mountains while red, white, and blue star patterns are perfect for the summer months or during an Independence Day or Christmas celebration. Some of the designs are very whimsical and reminiscent of outer space and fantasy. These, as well as other motifs, are quite sweet and subtle and can easily be worn by your cat or dog throughout the year. These collars come in many rich and fun colors. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. These handmade collars have a place to attach an id.

Valentine and Heart Themes

These designer valentine collars are perfect for the spring months or for any time you and your pet may want to express love, friendship, and companionship. These handmade collars feature many shades of red and pink and depict sweet hearts, swirls, love letters, cupid wings, and arrows. Some of the hearts are randomly pressed onto the fabric while others seem to sweep through the design. These collars are perfect for a sweet, female dog and can even be worn throughout the year. Some of these collars feature simplistic, contemporary designs while others are more intricate and impressionistic. These unique designs are sure to evoke a quaint and loving feel and will contrast well against your pet’s coat. Any of these collars would make an excellent Valentine’s day gift for the dog or cat in your life.You cannot find designs like these in a typical store, let alone with a matching leash option. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and handcrafted leashes.

Winter & Christmas Themes

These whimsical fashion collars are perfect to wear during the winter months and would be a lovely accessory for your dog or cat during any holiday celebration. These designer patterns can be soft or bold, funky or impressionistic and feature holiday staples such as snowmen, candy canes, ivy, Santa Claus, berries, poinsettias, Christmas trees, bells, gingerbread men, stockings, and other wintertime essentials. Some of the more simple designs include red, blue, and green stripes and checkerboards and are perfect for everyday use, particularly if you want a more subtle look for your pet. These handmade collars come in many colors and may be cute, elegant, fun, or classy. These collars are a great way to make sure your pet is in the spirit. Our dog collars are fully functional and allow you to attach an id securely to it. You will not find a better place to purchase designer collars and leashes online than our store.

Go Green

These unique Go Green or Hemp Collars are stylish, elegant, and environmentally friendly. The fabric used to make these collars is either cotton or bamboo while the webbing is made of hemp. These dog collars are a great way to compliment your pet’s coat and look and gives you the opportunity to show your appreciation for the earth. The motifs on these handcrafted collars feature nature inspired patterns and are perfect to wear throughout the entire year. These fancy collars are just as durable as those that are made out of synthetic or other man-made materials. With these collars, you can feel proud that both you and your cat or dog are trying to be earth conscious. A matching leash would look lovely, although these designs would contrast nicely against a leather leash as well. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and handcrafted leashes.

Building a career as an attorney is a task that requires lots of study, hard work, stamina and above all, goal orientation. Because the average salary of an attorney is quite lucrative, students are flocking to law schools, thus enhancing competition.

Requirements for Getting into Law Schools

To begin your career as an attorney, at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Criminal Justice or Humanities and Social Studies, is a must. However, getting into the top law schools is quite a difficult task. For instance, it requires a high GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.0 or 3.5 to get admission into a school. Other requirements include:

LSAT (Law School Admission Test): This is a 3 hour entrance exam that an applicant has to take to get into law schools. The exam tests applicants in 4 different sections, two sections in logical reasoning, one in reading comprehension and one in analytical reasoning. There is also an experimental section, which although not graded, must be done with great care. An admission committee will consider an applicant only if he has a score of at least 165 out of 180. Recommendation Letters: Law schools also assess candidates on the basis of the recommendation letters they receive. MBE and MPT: The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) is taken after graduating from a law school, before practicing law. This six hour exam covers a variety of topics, with a state relevant paper. The Multistate Performance Testing (MPT) is a state-specific exam that also covers different topics. This is usually taken with the MBE. Individual Statement: Individual statements are a reflection of the applicant’s personality and persuasiveness, a vital quality for an attorney.

Things You Must Know Before Enrolling in Law Schools

High Cost: While law schools generally charge more than $20,000 a year, private law schools can charge a tuition fee of $30,000 to $40,000 a year. To ease the burden, student can try getting scholarships, grants or take student’s loan. Intense Work: Law studies require three years of non-stop hard work, with lots of legal research. The first year is also known as the toughest, since there are great chances of elimination for non-dedicated students.

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Intellectual property (IP) is a catch-all term that covers creations of the mind, or intellect, that are both commercial and artistic in nature.

There are two categories of such property, the first of which includes creative works such as books, movies, music, paintings, photographs and software. These are covered by copyright laws, which offer copyright holders the exclusive right to control the adaptation or replication of the works for a certain statutory period of time.

The second category, known as “industrial properties,” includes those things created for industrial or commercial uses. Patents give the inventor and/or patent holder the right to stop others from using the invention unless they pay a license fee (again, for a certain period of time). Trademarks, also a kind of industrial property, are distinctive signs that reduce the confusion among similar kinds of products.

“Intellectual property rights” includes, as a subset, industrial design rights, and these protect the particular appearance, design, form, style or design of industrial object from various kinds of infringement, such as being cloned, copied or counterfeited. Another type of intellectual property is a trade secret, meaning proprietary, normally confidential information about the commercial products or practices of a business. Disclosing trade secrets to the public without permission is illegal in most jurisdictions.

A short history lesson
If creators of intellectual property were not protected, they would have little incentive to continue researching and developing products for public use, and would tend to keep things secret. Therefore, economic growth in the industrialized nations is, to a large extent, dependent on the protections afforded inventors, writers and artists by IP laws.

According to some economists, some 60-70% of the value of large U.S. corporations is attributable to intangible assets. Even more important is the recent finding by a UN study group that found “a positive correlation” between stronger IP legislation and subsequent growth of the economy. Of course, correlation is not causation, but the observation is an important one. Clearly, the establishment of a legal framework to protect intellectual property is an important step in the maturation of the younger, Pacific Rim economies, as well as the countries of the former Soviet Union.

In point of fact, intellectual property rights are really a simple form of temporary monopoly that is enforced by the government, and subject to the legal proceedings of that government’s judicial system. The more mature and ingrained this outlook is in a nation and economy, the better.

Types of goods
Rights in intellectual property are normally limited to what are called “non-rival” goods, meaning goods that are used by a number of people at the same time, where use by one person neither prevents nor excludes use by someone else. On the other hand, “rival” goods, such as clothing, are used by just one person at a time. By way of analogy, any number of people can use a math formula or a cake recipe simultaneously. This explains some of the objections to the term “intellectual property,” as some legal experts assert that the term “property” can only be applied to rival goods, or that it is not possible to “own” property of any other kind.

Because “non-rival” goods can be copied, for instance, by many people at the same time – in economic terms, “produced at zero marginal cost” – creators have no incentive at all to develop such works. Of course, monopolies also have their own inefficiencies, as some producers will raise prices and reduce production in ways that are not “maximized” for social benefit.

The intellectual property rights system, then, is best thought of as a trade-off, one meant to balance societal interests with monopoly power in the creation of non-rival good. In other words, the developing IP structures encourage research, development and creation of new things, new products, new ideas, and new processes.

Making these trade-offs and strategizing IP issues, as an industry or even a nation, is a daunting task. The best hope we have is that a string of judicial decisions and business actions will chart a course through the confusion. In the meantime, it is important to remember that the existing framework is not set in stone, and is subject to changes both subtle and dramatic. The best advice for those working in this milieu is to have a good lawyer, stay on top of the IP court decisions and document everything – research, rulings, recommendations and, finally, a comprehensive listing of IP rights as they continue to take shape in the U.S. and around the world.

With entrance to law school becoming more and more competitive, the Law School Admission Test is playing a large role in determining the fate of the candidates. It’s not enough to just pass the test, successful applicants need to ace it. Students with a 3.5 GPA are a dime a dozen, but LSAT scores of 165 and higher show your analytical thinking ability in it’s best light.

The LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, is offered by the Law School Admission Council and is necessary for admission to the more than 200 law schools who are members of the LSAC. Though there are hundreds of test locations, not all test dates are available at all test centers. Check the LSAC website for exam schedules and sites. You should register as early as possible to ensure that you get your first choice of location.

You can register for the LSAT either online, by telephone or by mail. But do yourself a favor and signup on time. There is a late registration period available, but you will pay an extra $64 for the privilege. For those students who celebrate the Sabbath on Saturday, alternative exams are usually given on the Monday following the regular Saturday tests or the June exam is given on a Monday.

The LSAT is given four times a year in February, June, October and December and includes five 35 minute multiple choice sections and a 35 minute writing sample at the end. Four of the five multiple choice sections are scored…the non-scored one is used to check new test questions. You may not know which is which, so be prepared to give full attention to all sections.

The four scored sections will fall into the following categories: reading comprehension, analytical reasoning and two of logical reasoning. The writing sample is not scored either, but a copy of it is sent to all law schools to which you apply, so you want to put forth your best effort.

Once you’ve decided to take the LSAT, your next step is preparation. You can find sample questions and tests on the LSAC website, as well as on various LSAT test preparation sites such as Kaplan. Question categories are consistent from test to test, so once you’ve completed a few sample exams, you will have a good idea of what’s coming. If the sample tests aren’t sufficient to make you feel comfortable, there are courses available both online and in a classroom setting. The online courses have the advantage of being accessible 24 hours per day, important for someone who may be juggling a busy work and school schedule. Taking the course in the classroom allows direct interaction with the teacher, as well as forcing you to focus to be prepared for class.

Scoring is based on the number of correct answers given. If you find yourself coming down to the end of a section and you have several blanks, make sure you get some answer marked. Even guessing, you’ll have a 20% chance of a correct answer and if you could eliminate any definitely wrong answers, your percentage goes up.

“The Criminal Law Handbook: Know your rights, survive the system of Attorneys Paul Bergman & Sara J. Berman is an impressive tome of 678 pages of information on criminal law. The book aims to help you understand the rules confused and procedures relating to criminal offenses and to show how the system works, because the police, lawyers and judges do what they do and more importantly what can be done to limit the damage. I think it achieves that goal very well. Most part of the book is written in a question-and-answer understandable to explain the criminal justice system, both within and outside the court. They range from the first police interview through trial in jail and probation.

Nolo Remember that focuses on making the law accessible to all, and books published by Nolo doing an outstanding job of doing just that. Therefore, this book is not a manual of criminal law as would be in law school, but a general guide for the non-lawyer or layman. For a guide like this is very good and includes a range of information.

The twenty-seven chapters consist of:

Chapter one: to speak with police. Chapter provides information on police interrogation of persons who have not taken into custody and interrogation of detainees.

Chapter two: search and seizure. Some of the topics covered here are search warrants, the doctrine of public view, stop and search, searches of cars, and research.

Chapter Three: Arrest: When it does, what it means. This chapter discusses the general principles of detention, arrest, arrests without warrants, the use of force during arrests and detentions of citizens.

Chapter Four: the identification of eyewitnesses: Psychology and procedures. Topics include procedures for identification of eyewitnesses, the psychology of eyewitness identification, alignments, showups, photo ID, and the proposals to remove the identification.

Chapter Five: Reservations and deposit: and out of prison. The booking process, the organization of bail and be released on his own are covered here.

Chapter Six: The suspect asked. This chapter focuses on crime and criminal procedures and criminal responsibility, a grand jury, and diversion.

Chapter Seven: Criminal Defense Lawyers. You need a lawyer, public defenders, private defense lawyers, and self-representation are discussed in this chapter.

Chapter Eight: Understanding the relationship between lawyer and client in a criminal case. Topics include confidentiality, client-centered decision making, communication between lawyer and client, among others.

Chapter Nine: A Walk Through the Criminal Court. The court, in classroom, players lounge, court and explain the behavior.

Hearings in the tenth chapter. Timing and self-representation at the hearings look here.

Chapter XI: Developing the strategy of defense. Just what the title of the chapter, the fundamentals of defense strategy.

Chapter XII: Crimespeak: understanding the language of criminal law. Basic principles on things such as murder and manslaughter, rape, robbery, theft, hate crimes, the Patriot Act and more.

Common defenses Chapter XIII: Defensespeak: criminal charges. Topics such as partial defense, self-defense, alibi, and madness are covered here, among others.

Chapter XIV: Discovery: the exchange of information with the prosecution. Discovery is an important part of any legal or civil case and this chapter provides the basis for criminal matters.

Chapter Fifteen: investigate the facts. Interviews and testimonies are a few things here.

Chapter XVI: The preliminary hearing. What are your rights, and strategies of both sides are presented here.

Chapter Seventeen: Test of fundamental rights of defense. Topics covered include: due process, the burden of proof, the right to remain silent, the right to address the problem of witnesses, Right to Jury Trial, Right to a lawyer, and others.

Chapter XVIII: the ground rules evidence in criminal proceedings. There are procedures to follow in the presentation of evidence and this chapter provides guidelines for doing things right.

Chapter XIX: proposals and their role in criminal proceedings. Learn what they are and what they are in this chapter.

Chapter XX: offers reason: The majority of criminal cases must stand. Fundamentals of plea deals, the pros and cons, the process and the strategy of negotiating plea deals are discussed in this chapter.

Chapter Twenty-One: the process of experimentation. Good chapters on various aspects of a process of electing a judge or jury deliberations and verdict.

Chapter Twenty: Sentencing: How to punish the guilty by the court. The fundamentals of the procedures and sentencing options and a bit ‘on the death penalty.

Chapter Twenty. Appeals: An appeal by a High Court. Losing the process does not necessarily mean it’s over. This chapter includes resources and cars.

Chapter Twenty: How the Criminal Justice System Works: A Walk Through Two Drunk Driving cases. The sample used for drunk driving.

Chapter Twenty: Juvenile Courts and procedures. Separate chapter explains how things work in juvenile courts.

Chapter Twenty: Regulation of prisoners. The information on prisons and prisoners ‘rights’, remedies, words and forgiveness.

Chapter Twenty. Research the law. What and where research, including a glossary.

Again, this book is a large volume of information. It is well organized and has cost many bars and examples. If you have a question about criminal law, more than likely that this book will have an answer. The authors suggest that the law varies from state to state, and I would recommend that in addition to this book, anyone who has dealings with the criminal justice system in their look at the statutes of the jurisdiction should ensure they have the law that is applicable to their case. That’s why I like the last chapter provides guidance in this area. The authors also note that the book is not intended as a detailed guide to self-representation. This is a comprehensive overview of the whole system, but not all, and this because you can not put everything on our complex system in a book.

This is an excellent tour of the criminal justice system and one of the best resources around the layperson who wants or needs to navigate the complex maze of rules and laws that shape our system. I recommend it highly to anyone wanting to know everything about the law.

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Intellectual property law is the law that governs rights in creative works and inventions. The most common such rights are patents, copyright and trademarks.

COPYRIGHT
Copyright is a right which gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it. This right extends to most literary, dramatic and art forms. Copyright is not indefinite, but rather last for a limited period. This period will vary depending on the type of work, and ranges from 25 years from the date of publication to 70 years from the date of death of the author. Copyright exists automatically, and does not require any form of registration for the creator to have copyright protection.

PATENTS
A patent represents a series of rights granted by a national government, which effectively grants the patent holder protection and exclusive exploitation rights in connection with an invention. Not everything can be patented; patents will only be granted for something which is an invention, and which are novel, inventive and useful or industrially applicable.

Where a difficulty arises in UK law is in deciding whether something is an “invention”. For any invention involving a tangible, physical object, this is rarely an issue, but the law is reluctant to apply to the status of “invention” to intangible processes or systems. This is usually extended to computer software, which is notoriously difficult to patent (although it will be subject to copyright).

Patents can be obtained in the UK and other countries. There are also international patent-granting authorities, such as the European Patent Office and the International Patent Office. Many countries around the world accept the validity of internationally granted patents. Patent registration is a highly specialised area and is generally handled by expert patent attorneys.

TRADEMARKS
A trademark is a distinctive indicator used by a business to identify itself. This may simply be a word or phrase, but it may also be a logo, sign or image. Trademarks can be registered for extra protection, but even if a trademark is unregistered the owner still has significant protection against its use by a third party, if the trademark owner can demonstrate established use and the perception in the eyes of the public of the association of that trademark with the trademark owner.

There are also rights in UK and European law to protect rights in designs. This can be useful for a business producing goods which are of a specialist or distinctive appearance.

All of the above is collectively referred to as intellectual property rights. Such rights can generally be sold or transferred permanently or, if the original owner wishes, to remain the owner, but is willing to allow others to use the rights, they can be licensed permanently or for a finite period, with the licensee acquiring exclusive or non-exclusive rights, as agreed between the parties.

Intellectual property rights can often be significant in corporate mergers and acquisitions; it is common for the main imperative behind the acquisition of a company to be the securing of the intellectual property rights owned by the company. It is therefore important for any business which is reliant on intellectual property to take the necessary steps to protect and secure that intellectual property, in order to preserve the value of the business.

When looking for an intellectual property solicitor it’s advisable to seek out a law firm that has extensive experience and expertise in dealing with intellectual property matters, including in the licensing and transfer of rights and handling disputes around alleged infringement of rights. A good intellectual property solicitor will take a realistic and commercial approach to your needs and ensure that they understand your business and the way it operates, in order to understand the value of the intellectual property right to you and best methods for protecting it.