IP 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 MoreReporter’s Privilege Extended to New Media
There are currently two proposed bills circulating on Capitol Hill that would extend Reporter’s Privilege to those who “report” news via blogs or other social networking sites.
Reporter’s Privilege is the Federal First Amendment right given to reporters to protect their confidential sources. Currently there is debate in Congress on whether this privilege should extend to those who regularly gather or report news via blogs and other news gathering websites.
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