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  • articleWhat Is Common Law Marriage?

    …status, treatment options, and healthcare provider’s observations.  Tax benefits Couples recognized as legally married under common law can file joint tax returns, which may result in lower tax rates…

  • articleHow to Protect Your Intellectual Property

    …Patent infringement Getting a patent  isn't as easy as filling out some paperwork. Patents are complex technical documents that require significant effort to draft and file. As the inventor…

  • articleHow to Copyright a Website

    …in system. Step 3: Complete the application File a copyright application form with USCO either electronically or in paper form via U.S. mail. If you file electronically, log onto…

  • articleHow to Put a House in a Trust

    …fill in the deed for you. They’ll also record or file the deed for you at the county recorder's or Registrar of Titles' office. Step 5: Update your…

  • articleHow to Avoid Copyright Infringement

    …a second option is for you, as the copyright owner, to file a civil lawsuit against the infringing party. In the lawsuit, you will need to prove that your copyright…

  • articleThe Pros and Cons of Registering Photo and Music Copyrights as a Collection or Group

    …However, major record labels still typically file each song on an album as a separate registration. This is because filing multiple works under a single group registration potentially limits the…

  • articleTrademarks for Sale: Exploring Trademark Auctions

    …Did you actually intend to use it? Were you ever going to use it? And did you have a valid basis to actually file the trademark?" Risks and rewards…

  • articleTrademark Law: 10 Things You Should Know

    …5. Commerce and trademark protection Trademark protection was not designed to be a placeholder for your creative ideas, although you can file an intent-to-use (ITU) application. However, trademark…

  • articleWhat Are the Pros and Cons of Long-Term Separation?

    …legal separation order. In most places, all that’s required is to file a motion with the appropriate court to end the separation, along with its underlying terms. While the…

  • articleHow to Deal with Cybersquatting

    …If you have assessed that your situation is cybersquatting, you can seek arbitration under ICANN or file a lawsuit under the ACPA. You can also sue for trademark infringement under…