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In September 2011, American-based Dupont was awarded $920 million following a court decision in the case of DuPont v. Kolon Industries. The decision was based on the court’s opinion that Kolon Industries had stolen trade secrets from DuPont regarding the material known as Kevlar. Kevlar, which is used in a variety of functions from bicycle […]

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What is the Robots Exclusion Standard?

by JRO on December 15, 2013

Different types of web robots—also known as Internet bots—routinely and automatically “crawl” the Internet, fetching and indexing website pages. There’s a standard that regulates this type of activity, preventing robots from partly or fully accessing websites. This convention is known as the Robots Exclusion Standard, but how many robots are there in the world? HISTORY […]

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Recent Notable Trademark Cases in the U.S.

by JRO on October 16, 2013

Trademarks are an important piece of intellectual property for businesses. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Washington, D.C., a trademark is defined as, ” …a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.” […]

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is a cabinet-level department of the United States Government. The mission of the Commerce Department is to promote and encourage business development through growth, entrepreneurship, and partnerships with business and higher education. The department manages an annual budget of $7.5 billion and employs approximately 47,000 individuals around the world. The […]

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What Does Implied Warranty Really Cover?

by JRO on September 20, 2013

Protections Offered by Implied Warranties The theory of implied warranties under the UCC and general contract law ensure that consumers are not mislead when they purchase products. A manufacturer makes a certain promise under the theory of implied warranties, and it is expected that a product will be sold in a condition that meets this […]

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The Guiding Principles of U.S. Antitrust Law

by JRO on September 18, 2013

U.S. Antitrust law was one of the significant tools used during President Theodore Roosevelt’s term in the White House (1901-1909) to regulate businesses and usher in a new era of competition and innovation in commerce. The law made it illegal for corporations to employ devices of unfair competition or create monopolies for the purpose of […]

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Are you currently monitoring your credit? Have you been the victim of identity theft before? Is identity theft on the rise? What can you do to make sure your identity, and the identity of your children, is protected from thieves? Knowing what to expect can help you protect yourself from being a victim and dealing […]

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Before modern technology, credit card often occurred as a result of thieves stealing purses, wallets, or searching through dumpsters in search of carbon copies of credit card imprints in order to gain financial data. However, due to the advancements in technology, thieves can now use a variety of ways to steal credit card information. Below […]

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The computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 was made as a follow-up to the one passed in 1984, with an emphasis on computer security. It seeks to find, and punish, persons who have malicious intentions on commercial or government computers, by searching for protected private data, or through extending the allotted time to use […]

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The Cybersecurity Act of 2010 was created by Congress, with an aim to protect and modernize private and public sectors, from malicious persons. It was constructed because of concerns of cyber-attacks that have continued to plague networks in the US, and around the world. Every day, hackers are breaking into networks of individuals, businesses, and […]

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