Join the BlackWeb 2.0 Community on Google+
Hello readers, we’re excited to let you know that in addition to Twitter and Facebook you can join the BlackWeb 2.0 conversation and community over at Google+. We’ll use Google+ to keep you up-to-date on the latest news in Technology and New Media. What to Expect on Google+ ? Soon, we’ll announce more ways we’re [...]
Read MoreLooking Ahead: Organize Your Business Based on Exit Strategy
When choosing a legal structure to operate a new business venture, business owners often choose a legal structure based on finances or popularity. For example, a business owner may automatically choose an Inc. structure (C-corp or S-Corp) because every major corporation in America is a Inc. They may choose a LLC (Limited Liability Company) because [...]
Read MoreIP Primer: What is the difference between a patent, trademark, and copyright?
I am often asked the following questions: Can I patent an idea? Can I trademark my design? How can I protect my invention? An idea can not receive patent protection; a simple drawing can not be a trademark; and copyrights have to be original. Accordingly, below is an explanation of the three basic intellectual property [...]
Read MoreGoogle Wins Battle Over AdWords in US
I have been following Google’s Adwords litigation for over a year. I previously wrote several articles on this very subject over at IPLAW101.com. Google has been sued many times by major brands regarding Google’s allowance of trademarks to be used as keywords in Google’s Adword program. Google allows these trademarked keywords to be used by [...]
Read MoreObama, Electoral ’08 & Slate Apps for tracking the Election
Want to track the Elections on your iPhone? Well BlackWeb2.0 can show you how. We take a look at three iPhone applications that can keep you up-to-date with the latest polls, pictures and who’s winning each in state. We review the Obama ’08, Slate and the Electora ’08 iPhone applications. Obama, Electoral ’08 & Slate [...]
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