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Multi-tasking Is A Dirty Word

November 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in general

Quickie today.  Mostly because it’s an odd week for me, lots to do, and I have not prepped anything truly deep and meaningful after the attorney entries.  I should be back to normal by Monday after turkey and family and a weekend of recovery from such, even though my family is relatively normal and we [...]

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Attorneys - Part 2

November 17th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in attorneys, general

Now that you feel all warm and fuzzy about attorneys, how the heck do you pick one that’s “good to great” and stay away from “bad to awful?”  The following tips will help.  The usual caveat applies–this is experiential information, not a guarantee that your attorney choices will be worry-free.  By now, you are fully [...]

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Attorneys - Part 1

November 14th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in attorneys, general

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an attorney?  Satan?  The Antichrist?  I worked in legal support and administration for 12 years, mostly general practice.  I really liked my time in general practice because it was the best education about life anyone could have.  I have heard most every lawyer [...]

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Patents and Trademarks - Part 5

November 12th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in general, patents and trademarks

Now to trademarks!  In short, trademarks “protect words, names, symbols, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services from those manufactured or sold by others and to indicate the source of the goods.”
My usual caveat applies–this entry only conveys our experiences, and in no way should be relied upon as legal information regarding patent and [...]

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Patents and Trademarks - Part 4

November 6th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in general, patents and trademarks

Okay, more about the exciting topic of patents and trademarks!  I was hoping this would be my last one, but I should at least do one more about our trademark filing.  If I make it through this one without falling into a 100-year sleep.
My varied and eclectic work and education histories include a good 10 [...]

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