Intellectual Property: Page 10
Tell Us: Is Intellectual Property Even Property at All?
Businesses spend a lot of time and money fretting over patent issues, but perhaps the concept of intellectual property as a whole needs to be re-examined.
Angry Business Owner Wages War on 'Troll'
Kevin O'Connor, who co-founded ad tech company Doubleclick, is publicly battling a patent troll who is demanding $50,000.
7 Biggest Myths Business Owners Believe About Using Copyrighted Material
When it comes to copyright, how savvy are you? Here are the biggest misconceptions business-owners have about using copyrighted material.
What Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Can Teach You About Stealing Ideas
No matter how much 'you know you want it,' chances are your business idea is not original. Here's what you can do to stay out of legal trouble.
How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Microsoft's SkyDrive Trademark Misstep
Follow these expert tips for naming your startup and protecting your brand from trademark infringement.
Using Someone Else's Intellectual Property Comes At a Price
In the IP wars, you have to figure out if a potential violation is worth the penalties you might pay.
The FTC Recommends Sweeping Investigation of Patent Trolls
Edith Ramirez, chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, intends to launch a comprehensive inquiry into patent-assertion entities.
Why Filing a Patent Just Got More Complicated For Startups (Opinion)
The America Invents Act, which went into effect March 16, has changed the process for patenting. These developments might not help entrepreneurs after all. Here's why.
'Six Strikes' Anti-Piracy Plan Could Slow Public Wi-Fi for Businesses
What you need to know if your company offers complimentary Wi-Fi to customers.
Obama Takes Aim at 'Patent Trolls'
Combating patent-law abuse was among the subjects the President talked about in a Google Hangout following up his State of the Union address.
5 Easy-to-Use Tools to Make Business Email More Secure
Want to beef up email security? Consider these useful tools.
How to Dispose of Old Devices Without Losing Data or Harming the Environment
Before you throw away your old computers and smartphones, make sure what's inside them won't harm your business -- or anyone else.
5 Steps for Keeping Digital Data Safe When Traveling to China
How to keep sensitive business information out of the hands of overseas cyberspies.
Five Ways You Can Avoid IP Theft
Here's how to keep your small firm's big digital assets out of the crosshairs of hackers.
How to Navigate the New Patent Law
The age-old patent system is set to be reformed. Here's how the new law might change how or whether you get a patent.