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Can a Trademark for “SEAL Team 6” be Registered?
Nov 2011

Within 48 hours of Osama bin Laden’s death at the hands “SEAL Team 6,” Walt Disney Corporation filed an application to register the name as a trademark. And Disney is just one of the many companies trying to capitalize on this and other real-life events. more...

Transform Your Business Logo for the Holidays
Nov 2011

Small business owners are always searching for ways to stand out from the crowd. One way to gain the attention of customers is to dress up your business logo. It can keep your brand fresh and connect you with the customer—just ask Google. more...

Spotted Everywhere: Small Square Pixelated Codes
Oct 2011

Big brands like Starbucks, Best Buy and Pepsi are using them to connect with tech-savvy customers. But is there more behind these mysterious, pixelated, scannable boxes that are popping up everywhere? more...

Young App Creator Turns Technology into Opportunity
Jun 2011

Whether you’re 16 or 66, with new technology comes opportunities for innovation. That’s exactly what happened to 16-year-old T.J. Pluhacek. When Apple’s iPad came out, he became its youngest developer. If you’re looking for a little inspiration, read on about him and other young app developers who took a little inspiration and turned it into a big opportunity. If they can do it, so can you! more...