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Analysis on Exhibitors' Intellectual Property Protection By : Sino-Link Consulting So far in China, there are no explicit laws and regulations on the intellectual property protection of the exhibitors or designers, and exhibition industry has not formed a national association yet, in addition, qualification authentication for exhibitors is blank. Therefore, many famous and effective exhibitions are imitated frequently and some even only change the name of district. Based on the above situations, this paper will introduce the ways and strategies to protect intellectual property to exhibitors on the basis of China's current intellectual property legal frameworks. Common Law Capers By : Katheleen Bloom Trademark registration and its protection is an important part of running any business. However, it is not as simple as it seems. The first and the most common mistake made by most up and coming businesses is to take on a a common law trade name. Very often the names that are chosen are names that are generic or inappropriate and should remain available to all of those who compete in that industry. This is not always kept in mind leading to litigations and claims which can prove to be detrimenta LPO Express May Face a Halt Due to Lack of Talent Supply By : Cooper The LPO industry is still very nascent, but it has already seen a tremendous growth in a short period of time. According to the experts, the LPO industry is expected to experience exponential growth in the coming years. Intellectual Property Laws in the Kingdom of Thailand By : Wolfgang Jaegel Intellectual property is one of the major types of capital assets. It is usually the result of a human brain's intellect. It can be either tangible or intangible. Idea, process, and theory are some of the most popular forms of intangible category. What Constitutes A Public Domain Work? By : Almin Cehajic In this article, I am going to cover just a few more details about what constitutes a public domain work or a work that is still under copyright. Public Domain Content On The Internet By : Almin Cehajic If you don't have a library near you and have Internet access, you can find plenty of public domain information online if you just know where to look. Office of Workplace Services targeted audits of food outlets By : David Natenzon The body charged with ensuring employer compliance with the new mandatory WorkChoices industrial relations regime, the Commonwealth Office of Workplace Services (OWS), has recently launched a national “targeted education and compliance program” focused on restaurants, cafés and food outlets. These businesses are currently being subjected to random audits by the OWS which assess their compliance with the newly amended Workplace Relations Act. Independent Contractors Act 2006 comes into force By : David Natenzon The new independent contractor laws came into effect on 1 March 2007 via the Independent Contractors Act 2006. In combination with the current WorkChoices legislation, the new contractors legislation is a further step towards establishing a single national workplace relations system and has significant implications for the use of independent contractor arrangements. Capital Gains Tax - Improved Concessions for Small Business By : David Natenzon Tax Laws Amendment (2006 Measures No 7) Bill 2006 passed through Parliament on 29 March 2007. It now awaits Royal Assent. Fairness Test for workplace agreements By : David Natenzon On 7 May 2007 the Federal Government introduced the Fairness Test for workplace agreements. The stated aim of the test is to guarantee that protected award conditions, such as penalty rates and annual leave, are not traded off without adequate compensation. Employers and employees who are currently making an agreement need to be aware of the Fairness Test, if they are considering removing or modifying any or all protected award conditions. Termination of employment By : David Natenzon Under the amendments to the Workplace Relations Act 1996 in effect since 27 March 2006, employees employed in businesses with fewer than 101 employees are no longer eligible to claim unfair dismissal. Don't File Your LLC or S-Corp Without Reading This By : Nicholas Nanton Choosing the wrong business name could be the mOST expensive decision of your career. A few things the state, your accountant and your attorney forgot to tell you about filing an LLC. Waterfront Property: Purchasing a Home on a Lake By : So you've finally made the decision to purchase a home on a lake. Congratulations! Whether you are planning to build a home or purchase an existing one, there are several things you should consider before moving forward with your lake home plans. First of all, what are your goals in buying a waterfront property? Are you looking for seclusion, a place to unwind from a hectic job in the city? Or do you plan on entertaining family and friends in your new retreat? Are you a fisherman or boater What Do We Mean by Patent Prosecution? By : Lisa Parmley The prosecution of a patent includes the procedures that follow after a regular patent application is filed. How to Invent Something Sure to be Profitable By : Lisa Parmley Are successful inventors just lucky or is there a strategy for coming up with these golden ideas? Manufacturing Your Invention By : Lisa Parmley Unless you're able to license your invention right away, you will need to seek out invention manufacturing services. It is possible that even if you do license your invention, you will still be responsible for finding an adequate manufacturer. Inventors... Make Sure Your Invention is a Success! By : Lisa Parmley Discover some of the important strategies all inventors should know to help ensure that their invention is a success. This list of tips was compiled from successful inventors. They are sure to steer you in the right direction and help you ensure success for yourself... The Topic of Patentability By : Lisa Parmley For an object or idea to be patentable, it must fit into one of the following four categories; process, manufacture, machine or composition of matter. The subject matter must also be original, an unmodified, previously existing invention is never patentable. There must be a significant improvement over previous inventions for the new one to qualify. If two previous inventions are combined together, the combination must yield new and unexpected results for the invention to be considered patentable. How To Protect What You Create With A Copyright By : Gregg Hall In the United States there are millions of people every year who create original music, research, or write books and other forms of creative expression. These are covered by the term intellectual property and are given protection under copyright laws. If you are a publisher, writer, or editor it is crucial that you are knowledgeable about copyright issues more than ever. The Difference Between Trade Secrets And Trademarks By : Gregg Hall Some people get confused between trade secrets and trademarks. A trademark is something that is publicly recognized and known as being officially associated with a particular company. In contrast a trade secret can be a much more broad definition and by its very name is not made public. Protecting Intellectual Property By : Robert Valentine Writings, art works, inventions and even ideas can be protected now and for the future. A Brief Overview of a U.S. Patent Application By : Lisa Parmley Learn about a few components for filing a U.S. patent application. Using a Patent Search to Test the Waters By : Lisa Parmley Learn a little about conducting a patent search.