We’ve all seen and heard of patents, but how many people actually know what a patent does and what you can get a patent for? The simple answer to this question is that, although many people are aware of the function of a patent, surprisingly few people know anything more than that, even straightforward aspects such as what you can get a patent for.

There are hazards when you import goods from overseas. Your goods can be seized by ICE.

Internet users search for information online through search engines. Because some web page owners have paid for links to be included in search engine results they frown upon competing websites using their trademarked terms as keywords for links whenever the trademark owners results appear as a search result.

Consider it “mine” Trademarks are distinctive symbols or marks that signify a particular outfit, organization, company or commodity. It is a referential sign that was created to signify a single source.

A frequent question among Internet entrepreneurs is "Can I trademark a domain name?" The answer is yes - in some cases.

Business owners work long and hard establishing their corporate identities. Yet they can lose everything if they don't trademark their name, logo and slogan. Read this article to find out the quickest, money saving way to get the protection you need.

Trademarking can be especially important for manufacturers, but it is also a minefield. This article advises manufacturers about avoiding trademark infringement and encourages trademarking packaging designs.

* This article is for non-lawyers, or attorneys practicing in areas of law other than trademark law, seeking to familiarize themselves with the basics of trademark dilution. This article is Part I of a two part series.

In which we demonstrate the old adage it is better to give than to receive. In the end, it's all about me.

This article discusses how eBay is fighting counterfeits selling on its platforms, and how its policies are being constantly reviewed to meet both buyers, sellers and trademark owners best interests.